Events in Oregon and Bend
Join us on August 17th for an interactive discussion on how we got into the water situation we’re in and what we can do moving forward.
Find out how we can use water banks in Central Oregon to enable the flexible and voluntary market-based reallocation of water, particularly during drought conditions.
Deschutes River Conservancy's Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series was created to increase regional water knowledge, understanding of local issues, and awareness of available solutions. These monthly seminars provide opportunities for the public to engage with water experts who will present on and answer questions regarding the primary water issues affecting the Deschutes River Basin and …
Water has a profound cultural importance to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Tribes’ water right date to time immemorial. Learn how water, salmon, and future generations are all interconnected.
Sixty years after the construction of the Pelton Round Butte Dam Complex, migrating salmon and steelhead are returning to the Upper Deschutes Basin. This seminar will focus on the history of the reintroduction and ongoing restoration efforts to support these fish, which also benefit resident fish and other wildlife.
Hosted by the Deschutes River Conservancy. The Habitat Conservation Plan is critical to the Central Oregon water supply puzzle. Learn how everything fits together for species management, water conservation, and agriculture in the Upper Deschutes Basin. In-person and streaming attendance options available.
80-90% of the water in rivers across the Western US is diverted for irrigation. Piping leaky canals and upgrading on-farm irrigation saves water, making farms more productive and efficient and enabling more water to remain instream. Learn how these tools have worked to restore Whychus Creek and how they are being used to help fish …
RiverFeast helps support the Deschutes River Conservancy's mission to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes River Basin. This much-loved event will be held again at the stunning Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon off​ Skyliner Road in Bend. ​
Join us for a discussion focused on balancing water conservation, agricultural needs, and sustainable management of the Crooked River. This seminar unites experts and community members to explore joint efforts in securing a resilient water future for Crook County — for fish, farms, and families alike. Panelists: Bill Nasham - Crook County Water Master Bruce …