SUMM E R 2 0 1 6 V O L. 1 0 N O . 2
NE WS L E T T E R OF T HE DE S CHUT E S RIV E R CONSERVANCY
A MESSAGE
FROM THE
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR,
TOD HEISLER
PHOTO: DRC STAFF
Artist: Susan Luckey Higdon
Celebrating Twenty Years of Conservation Work in the Deschutes Basin
Twenty years ago, a small group of
people came together with a vision
of leaving our rivers and streams
better than they found them. Bend
was on the precipice of a population
boom, and the Deschutes River and
its tributaries had already been overallocated for nearly 100 years.
Since 1996, the Deschutes River
Conservancy has brought stakeholders together across the basin to
restore 200 cubic feet per second
(cfs) to our rivers.
What does that look like? 20 years
ago, Whychus Creek ran dry two out
of every three summers. Today the
creek often flows at the minimums
established by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Deschutes River below Bend
used to drop to an inhospitable
trickle in the summer. Today flows
have increased four-fold during July
and August.
In the Crooked River, through a partnership with North Unit Irrigation
District, flows have increased significantly below the district’s pumps.
While these reaches have vastly
improved, we still have work to do.
Work like this is only possible
through building trust and strong
relationships. Working with our
partners, the DRC has used flow
restoration tools such as piping and
lining canals, water rights leasing,
and instream transfers to make real
progress in these reaches.
After 20 years, an area that has seen
practically no restoration is the
Deschutes River upstream from
Bend. These 30 miles below Wickiup
Dam are designated as a Wild and
Scenic river, but outdated river
management practices have left this
reach unhealthy and in decline.
Recurring droughts and the recent
Oregon spotted frog litigation have
brought this long-suffering section
of the Deschutes into the spotlight.
The degraded reach is located below
a federal dam authorized only for
irrigation purposes, and upstream
from irrigation diversions, so the
tools we have used in the past will
not be enough to solve this complex
and far-reaching problem.
The solution to restoring the Upper
Deschutes River lies in the way we
use and manage water in Central
Oregon. Our century old system will
not meet the changing demands for
water in our basin. Cities with growing populations are challenged to
meet future water needs. Increased
pressure from drought and litigation
have created insecurity for commercial farmers who depend on unreliable junior water rights from the
Deschutes River to grow crops.
Restoring flows to the Upper Deschutes will require the DRC to
consider not only environmental
concerns, but also social and economic interests. Solutions for the
river will need to be balanced with
the other important water demands.
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DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY 1
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
John Allen
USDA, Deschutes National Forest
Rick Allen
Jefferson County
Ron Angell
At Large
Bob Bell
At Large
Bruce Bischof
At Large
Nathan Boddie
At Large
Linda (Bo) Bonotto
At Large
Mike Britton
Irrigation
Bobby Brunoe, Vice-Chair
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Doug DeFlitch
US Department of the Interior
Chris Gannon
Crook County
Nancy Gilbert
At Large
Kyle Gorman
State of Oregon Water Resources Dept.
Ellen Grover, Secretary
Karnopp Petersen LLP
Jay Henry, Chair
At Large
Craig Horrell
Ex Officio - Central Ore. Irrigation District
Michael LaLonde
At Large
Richard Macy
Irrigated Agriculture
Jim Manion
Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises
Jade Mayer, Treasurer
At Large
Gregory McClarren
Environment
Tom Nilan
Hydroelectric
Damien Nurre
Recreation & Tourism
Vacant
Grazing/Livestock
John Shelk
Timber
William Smith
Land Development
Mike Tripp
Environment
Alan Unger
Deschutes County
Ted Wise
State of Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
Continued from page 1
To find this balance, the DRC has been
facilitating a two year process called
the Upper Deschutes Basin Study. The
Basin Study will conclude in 2018 and
will assess the opportunities and water
management alternatives that will help
us meet the future needs of fish, farms
and families.
As a community, we need to act together
to understand all water interests. We need
to be informed. Choosing to ignore this
problem will not make it go away. We need
you to care about this great resource and
share with your friends why our river is
important.
At the Deschutes River Conservancy, this
has been and will be our mission for the
next 20 years. Together we can restore
streamflow and improve water quality in
the Deschutes Basin.
These solutions will require change,
and change is difficult. Local irrigation
districts were allocated most of the
water from the river and struggle to use
it efficiently with century-old infrastructure. Changing how this water is managed, shared and used is how we will
restore the Upper Deschutes.
20 YEAR
Water
Conservation
FLOW
IN PROGRESS
+ 1.33
RESTORATION
PROGRAM
TOTAL
CFS
REPORT
PHASE 7 OF MAIN
CANAL PIPING
(Three Sisters
Irrigation
District)
119.6
CFS
Water
Rights Leasing
Water Rights
Transfers
IN
PROGRESS
PROGRAM
TOTAL
+ 4.1
20.6
CFS
Large scale restoration is
achieved through partnerships
with irrigators to pipe or line
leaking canals. Farmers
benefit by becoming more
efficient with pressurized
water. The conserved water
is returned to the river as a
legally protected instream
water right using Oregon’s
Conserved Water Program.
CFS
an annual program
AVERAGE WATER LEASED
ANNUALLY OVER
20 YEARS
60
FLOW TOTALS
CFS
STAFF
FROM DRC PROJECTS
Tod Heisler Executive Director
Bill Caram Finance & Admin. Director
Bea Armstrong Development &
Communications Director
Kate Fitzpatrick Program Director
Brett Golden Program Director
Gen Hubert Program Manager
Kelsey Wymore Program Associate
Marisa Hossick Outreach Manager
Debbie Conners Office Coordinator
2 DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY
The Transfers Program
acquires and transfers
water rights for permanent
instream use.
DRC partners and other
stakeholders have protected
additinal flows by transfering
water rights instream.
200
CFS
Other
Streams
Crooked
River
Tumalo
Creek
Deschutes
River
Whychus
Creek
The DRC works with
districts and landowners
to lease unused water
rights instream and
protect it with the same
priority date as the
original water right.
Leasing provides
significant instream
benefits while meeting
state beneficial use
requirements for the
water right holders.
300 cfs
250 cfs
DRC Streamflow Restoration Progress Report
DRC STREAMFLOW
PROGRESS-TO-DATE
DRC STREAMFLOW
TARGETS
0
HISTORIC
LOW FLOW
*We still have a lot of work to do in restoring streamflow in the Upper Deschutes River. Since we began
working in this area, winter river levels have typically run at about 150 cfs. However, in recent winters,flows
have been at their lowest levels in years. In order to save as much water as possible in Wickiup and Crane
Prairie Reservoirs for the next summer, this reach of the river has typically run at a minimum until the
irrigation season begins the following April. Working with irrigation districts and the Oregon Water
Resources Department, the DRC is designing a set of projects that hold promise for meeting the critical
water needs of farmers and improving winter flows. We look forward to creating viable, lasting solutions for
everyone. This collaborative approach to water management issues in the Deschutes Basin is truly the key to
100
our success.
cfs
32 cfs
33cfs
25
74cfs
cfs
21 cfs
1.5 cfs
20 cfs
upper
DESCHUTES RIVER*
14 cfs
30 cfs
middle
DESCHUTES RIVER
Neighbors
of the River
0 cfs
0 cfs
TUMALO creek
WHYCHUS creek
23
cfs
crooked river
“Whychus Creek is my forever
place. This amazing and powerful
creek flowing year round now is
an incredible gift to us all.”
“No natural resource is of greater impor-
Deschutes is notably different from when
CHRIS C ONVERSE
opportunities. The Deschutes River Conser-
I first moved to Bend 21 years ago. The
Pine Meadow Ranch along Whychus Creek
vancy, through it’s collaborative efforts, has
“The increased flow in the Middle
tance to the economic well-being of Central
Oregon than our rivers. Rivers drive the
economic engine by providing a critical
element of agricultural and recreational
homeowners in North Rim are very support-
been successful in reaching consensus to
ive and grateful for the work and mission of
help assure the future sustainability of the
the DRC. My wife and I are so pleased that
watershed. We, as landholders, realize the
the North Rim Fund, through the Oregon
importance of this work and support the work
Community Foundation, chose to support
of the Deschutes Partnership. Water binds
the DRC in this important way.”
together the community in which we live.”
DO NNIE CASTLEMAN
BOB BURGESS
North Rim Homeowner along the Middle Deschutes
Ranch at the Canyons Homeowner
along the Crooked River
DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY 3
What You Need to Know
DRC STREAMFLOW GOALS
About the Deschutes
WINTER
Upper Deschutes Winter Flows
300 cfs
Middle Deschutes Summer Flows 250 cfs
SUMMER
Flows are held back to fill the reservoir to
ensure enough water is available for
summer irrigation.
Wickiup Reservoir
Wickiup Reservoir
Fish can become stranded
when flows get too low.
Upper Deschutes
20-1200 cfs
Depending on the water
year, flows will vary.
Upper Deschutes
1800 cfs
Dramatic seasonal high and low flows lead to
degradation of fish habitat, river bank erosion,
and, consequently, silt deposits downstream.
Tributaries and natural springs
add flow to the river above
Benham Falls.
Benham Falls
Benham Falls
Bend
Bend
550 cfs
Middle Deschutes 550 cfs
1800 cfs
Irrigation diversions
around Bend reduce
streamflows in the
Middle Deschutes.
Middle Deschutes 130-160 cfs
Low flow and increased water
temperature impact fish habitat
Lake Billy Chinook
Healthy communities need healthy rivers
Why do we find ourselves in this situation? When large-scale agriculture began in Central
Oregon a century ago, the Deschutes River was thought to be a nearly unlimited resource.
We now know that isn’t the case. But in many ways, the way we manage the river traces
back to those early days – and pressure on the river grew as more people moved to the area.
Today, the Deschutes River remains vitally important. To some, it’s economic livelihood.
To others, it’s a source of recreation and rejuvenation. And there is enough water for all,
provided we re-think the way we manage the river. We’re making progress. With your help,
we’ll continue to do so.
4 DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY
Lake Billy Chinook
What does cfs mean?
A cubic foot per second
is how the flow of a river
is measured by quantity
over time. To visualize
this, it takes 24.4 cfs to
fill an Olympic-sized pool
in one hour.
Together We Can Restore
the Deschutes River
As a community, we have an opportunity before us. We want to ensure that our
FINANCIAL
SUMMARY
The DRC is dedicated to restoring
streamflow and improving water quality
in the Deschutes Basin. To date, We
have achieved unprecedented restoration results through the implementation of collaborative projects with our
river is well managed—for fish, farms and families. We care about our river and
local partners.
we care about our community.
Assets 2015
Current Assets $1,638,520
Other Assets $232,014
We invite you to join in the new movement the DRC is launching called We the
River. What is it? It’s an opportunity to better understand the issues facing the
Deschutes and to unite as a community to show support for the river. When we
stand together, we have a better chance of solving complex water management
issues without litigation. Decisions made today will have lasting effects for years
to come.
Your voice is important. Be an active participant—help restore our river.
How can you help?
• Conserve water in your home and on your property.
• Support efforts to make local irrigation districts more efficient and modern.
Total Assets $1,870,534
Liabilities and Net Assets
Current Liabilities $746,429
Long-term Liabilities $143,240
Net Assets $980,865
Total Liabilities & Net Assets $1,870,534
Revenue and Support
Grants and Contributions $1,817,361
Contributions and Events $261,108
Other$250,595
Total Revenue & Support $2,329,064
• Attend DRC events.
• Host a house party and help us cultivate river stewards.
• Attend community river events & presentations to learn more about how
REVENUE BY SOURCE
Federal 2%
Consulting
& Other 6%
Foundations &
Corporations 30%
the river is managed.
• Organize a DRC presentation in your workplace.
State
24%
Contact [email protected]
• Contact us for a free We the River sticker.
Thank you for your support of the river and the DRC. We hope you will be a part
of the solution and join us in the We the River movement.
National Fish &
Wildlife Foundation
22%
Individuals
16%
PROGRAM EXPENSES
Restoration 0.9%
Administration 9.7%
Communications
6.8%
Fundraising 4.2%
Permanent Transfers 2.4%
Temporary Transfers 1.8%
Leasing of Water
Rights 5%
Water Conservation 69.2%
DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY 5
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
DONAT I ONS M ADE FR O M J A N U A RY 1 , 2 0 1 5 - D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5
RIVER STEWARD ($1,000+)
The OCF Acme Bader Coummunity Fund
Bank of the Cascades
Bruce and Jodie Bischof
Blue Cove Foundation
Linda Bonotto and Jerry Colonna
Donnie and Heidi Castleman
Cissy Patterson Foundation
Margaret Ann Cole
CultureWatch NW
Deschutes River Amphitheater LLC
Kenney & Cheryl Griffiths
Ren Harris/Paradigm Winery
Peter R. Heisler
James and Grace Hoffman
The OCF Ronna and Eric Hoffman Fund
Mike and Sue Hollern
Michael and Chi-mene LaLonde
Lincoln Charitable Fund
Shane Lundgren
Liz Main
Steven Michel
Rob and Sally Miller/Mt. Jefferson
Farms Inc
The Estate of Beth Miller
Nelson S. Talbott Foundation
The OCF-North Rim Deschutes
River Fund
Oregon’s Wild Harvest, Inc.
Portland General Electric
Wallace and Elizabeth Preble
Mel and Dee Raff
Renton Family Foundation
Peter and Leslie Richter
Bill and Sharon Robbins
The Seattle Foundation
Nancy and Greg Serrurier
The OCF Shelk Fund
William and Patricia Smith
Loren Smith
The OCF Stensland Cultural Fund
Sun Country Tours, Inc.
Thomas Tongue and Andrea Tongue
Trout Magazine
Dan Wieden and Priscilla Bernard
Wieden
RIVER CHAMPION ($250-$999)
Cal and Marsha Allen
Bill and Debbie Amerongen
Anonymous
Rimrock Ranch
Willard Bartlett, III
Brian Bell and Karen Shepard
John Belsick
George Blankenship & Shereda
Benfield
The OCF-EH & ME Bowerman Advised
Fund
Bob and Dellie Brell
Robert Brunoe
Louis Capozzi
William and Anne Carwile
Corol Ann and Todd Cary
Jeff Curtis
6
DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY
Jim and Dory Delp
Margaret & Darryl Doke
John and Elisabeth Farwell
Win and Laurel Francis
Kevin and Theresa Freihoefer
Leigh Fulwood
G5 Search Marketing, Inc.
Karen Berky and Tim Galvin
Nancy Gilbert and John Stephenson
Karen and Michael Girard
The Gordon Family
Ron and Beth Hanson
Danny and Kathy Huff
Ted Johnson
Julie Keil*
Spencer Krueger and Mary Lefevre
John and Jane Lanier
Bob and Elizabeth Lende
Helen M. Lilley
James and Denise Mahoney
Eric and Julie Main
Jade Mayer and Romy Mortensen
Gregory and Carter McClarren
Sarah Medary
Dennis and Julie Miller
Gary Moss
Mark Murzin & Kris Knoernschild
Pat and Al Neufeldt/P.A.N. Investment
Inc
Chuck and Debbie Newport
Josh and Jen Newton
North Unit Irrigation District
Evan Owens
Larry Paulson and Viviane Ugalde
Jeff and Mari Perreault
Stephen Pool
Steve and Jane Poss
Jim and Mitzi Putney
Bill and Lura Reed
The OCF-Rick and Diane Rupp
Family Fund
Sally Russell
Jim and Barbara Snow
Taylor Northwest LLC
Henry and Marcy Tenenblatt
Alan and Beverly Unger
Warm Springs Power & Water
Enterprises
Kermit and Diane Yensen
RIVER SUPPORTERS ($1-$249)
David A. Abbott Properties LLC
Jim and Heidi Adcock
Nick Allen
John Allen and Julie Truax-Allen
Kathy Baker-Katz and Larry Katz
Manuel and Coleen Baptista
Bob and Natalie Barss
Jay Beckstead and Paula Stenberg
Paul and Marilyn Beem
Bend Broadband
The Drake Magazine
Ken and Linda Bierly
George and Susan Boehlert
Harold G. Brainerd & Nicki J. Barrett
Brainerd
Brooks Resources
Hill Street General Partnership
Linda L. Burgel
Brad Chalfant and Brenda Johnson
Mike Supkis and Heidi Chapman-Supkis
Romir Chatterjee
Mark and Melinda Clark
Jerry Colonna
Nancy Conner
Gretchen Dakin
Deschutes Home Owners Association,
Inc.
Stephen D. Dixon
David and Grace Duerson
Cal and Alice Elshoff
Brad and Danelle Emery
Nancy and Satch Esperancilla
Dale and Virginia Evans
Thomas N. Foster
Lara Fowler
Stephen Frank
Scott Fuson
Steven and Patricia Gabbe
Lawrence Gelb
Michael and Sandy Gianotti
Kyle Gorman
Thaddeus A. Grudzien
Peter Gutowsky
Paul and Liz Haberman
Peter Hall
Harris Farms/Gary and Camille Harris
Lena Hartshorn
Ms. Judith A. Himes
Steve Hussey
Bob Huston
Jim and Wendy Inkster
Ann Jackson
Greg and Catherine Jensen
Karl & Annissa Johnson/
KFJ Builders, Inc
Ingria Jones
Dick Kellogg
Valerie Kirby
Kroger
James Larsen
Bob Lorenzen
Craig and Jane MacCloskey
Mark MacIntyre
David E. Magaret
Steven and Cynthia Magidson
Marny Maslon
Charles & Elouise Mattox
Lewis and Sylvia McFarland
Sara Mead
William B. Merrill
Merry Ann Moore and Rob Corrigan
Mal Murphy
Lolly and James Nelson
Dan Pebbles and Charlotte Oakes
Kate Porter
Jarold and Dorothy Ramsey
Michael Reidy
John Rice
Joanne Richter and Sara Wiener
Paul Riedmiller
Richard and Dorothy Robinson
Bill and Debbie Scherrer
Kim and Toby Scott
Search North America, Inc.
Jack and Sandy Sinton
Jay and Stephanie Stanley
Ed and Rosalie Tank
Steve and Gail Tidwell
John H. Vanlandingham IV
Robin and Irene Vora
Bruce and Patrice Wade
Jay Waldron
Greg Weatherby
Boyd Wickman and Mimi Graves
M. A. Willson
Dennis and Valerie Wood
Dawn Yamada
Pat and Marv Yoshinaka
Zimmerman Family Foundation
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Alta Colina Winery & Vineyard
Angelina Organic Skincare
Anthony’s Restaurant
Lee August
Bargreen Ellingson
Bellatazza
Bend Brewing Company
Linda Bonotto and Jerry Colonna
Brasada Ranch
Bronwen Jewelry
Buccola Group
Cascade Catering Company
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm
Springs Reservation
Confluence Fly Shop/Tye Krueger
Coyote Willow
Mike and Gail Davis
Deschutes Brewery, Inc.
Devore’s Good Food Store
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps
Dave and Sandy Dunahay
Elevation Tent Rental
Faveur Boutique
Fields Farm
Fin & Fire
Five Pine Lodge
Flatbread Community Oven
Foot Zone
Win Francis
Good Drop Wine Shoppe
Greg’s Grill
Susan Luckey Higdon
Nicholas Hill/Drink Tanks
Hola! Restaurant & Bar
Hood River Adventures
Margaux Hought
Justicia Artisan Jewelry
Hodge Kerr
Tye Krueger
LuLu’s Boutique
Mari Lassa
Nelson and Joanne Mathews
*deceased
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
DONAT I ONS M ADE FR O M J A N U A RY 1 , 2 0 1 5 - D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5
Jennifer McCrystal/Cottonwood Café
McKay Cottage
Montana Fly Company
Mt Bachelor Ski Resort
Namaspa
Damien Nurre/Deep Canyon Outfitters
Old Mill District
Outward Bound
Oxford Hotel
Pastini Pastaria
Jeff Perin/The Fly Fisher’s Place
Pine Tavern
Norm and Gloria Ploss
Rainshadow Organics
REI
Lindsey Robinson
Rogue Wilderness Adventures
Anthony Ross
Sarah’s Raw & Vegan Cafe at the Cafe
of Life
Scott Fly Rod Company
Sisters Movie House
Sojourn Adventures, Inc.
Sparrow Bakery
Sun Country Tours, Inc.
Sunriver Resort
Tate & Tate Catering
The Feather’s Edge
Three Creeks Brewing
University of Oregon Athletic Department
WorldMark Bend Seventh Mountain
Resort
Y Knot Shoes
GIFT MADE IN HONOR
OR IN MEMORIAM
Barbara J. Andrew
In memory of Jack Heisler, and in
honor of his son, Tod Heisler
Ron and Margaret Angell
In memory of Julie Keil
Dennis and Rebecca Beeks
In memory of Homer Baker
Beatrice Dick
In memory of Homer Baker
Kent Duffy
In memory of Homer Baker
Michael and Ann Feinberg
In honor of our nephew, Brett Golden
Caroline A. Homer
In memory of Homer Curtis Baker
Dane and Stephanie Klindt
In memory of Homer Baker
Blake Livingston
In memory of Eddy Miller
Jade Mayer and Romy Mortensen
In honor of Tim Green
Ronald and Sonja McHale
In memory of Homer Baker
Mary Norville
In honor of my son, John Norville
Wayne Ryan
In memory of Homer Baker
William and Patricia Smith
In memory of Julie Keil
Nancy Vaughn
In memory of Sue Nakada
TIGHT LINES AUCTION DONORS
Ron and Margaret Angell
Tammy Baney
Joe Bankofier
Alex and Nancy Beattie
Paul and Marilyn Beem
Bob and Bonnie Bell
Brian Bell and Karen Shepard
Bend Broadband
Bigfoot Beverages
Linda Bonotto and Jerry Colonna
Bruce and Pamela Brody-Heine
Gene and Cande Buccola
Buccola Group
Frank and Jane Cammack
Kelli Cammack
Todd and Corol Ann Cary
Mike and Gail Davis
William Davis
Deschutes Brewery, Inc.
Doorn & Associates, CPAS, LLC
Dave and Sandy Dunahay
Benn Eilers
Roger Fisher
Jim and Patti Garske
Nancy Gilbert and John Stephenson
Benjie and Dede Gilchrist
Frank Groundwater
Mike and Amber Hayes
Kenn and Elaine Heckman
Tod Heisler and Cris Himes
John C. (Jack) and Anne Heisler
High Plateau Ventures LLC
Charles Hinson
Mike and Marisa Hossick
Genevieve E. Hubert
Rod and Gail Juranek
Mark Long
Kim and Reidun Lundgren
Andy Maphet
Nelson and Joanne Mathews
Al McMicking
Randy and Sandra Miller
Bill and Beverly Miller
Mal Murphy
Gary and Rachel North
Brian O’Keefe and Diane Larrick
Oregon Lottery
Brett Palmateer
Norm and Gloria Ploss
Ronald L. Salter
Bill and Kathy Schoderbek
Tim Seeberg
Matt Singer and Jenna App
Sunriver Resort
Timberline Construction
Jeff and Patti Wieland
Gabe Williams
Joshua and Sunshine Willis
Kristian Willman and Shon Rae
RESTRICTED GRANTS
& PROJECT FUNDERS
Avion Blue Water
Bella Vista Foundation
Bonneville Environmental Fund
Bonneville Power Administration
Collins Foundation
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Deschutes Brewery
Jubitz Foundation
Laird Norton Foundation
Lamb Foundation
Meyer Memorial Trust
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Oregon Community Foundation
Oregon Water Resources Department
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board
Portland General Electric
US Bureau of Reclamation
IRRIGATION DISTRICTS
Arnold Irrigation District
Central Oregon Irrigation District
LaPine Cooperative Water Association
Lone Pine Irrigation District
North Unit Irrigation District
Ochoco Irrigation District
Swalley Irrigation District
Three Sisters Irrigation District
Tumalo Irrigation District
WATER DONATIONS/
TEMPORARY INSTREAM LEASES
Avion Water Company
Bend Park & Recreation District
City of Bend
City of Redmond
City of Sisters
Keith Cyrus/Aspen Lakes
Jim Hart
Terry Holzapple
Ochoco Valley Ranch
Rimrock Ranch
Rimrock Valley Ranch LLC
Participating Irrigation District Patrons
Thank you to all our donors who wish to remain anonymous. We greatly appreciate your support of our work!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED RIVERFEAST THIS SUMMER!
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WE THE RIVER
We are pleased to announce
that RiverFeast 2016 was our
most successful event to date.
Thank you to everyone who
attended or supported the DRC.
It was a wonderful evening to
celebrate the river and to
officially kick-off the We the
River campaign.
SAVE THE DATE | MAY 6, 2017
As we move into fall, we invite
you to become a River Steward
by making a donation, subscribing to our e-newsletter
and joining the We the River
movement. WeTheRiver.org.
We will keep you informed of
future events and presentations.
Thank you for caring about
your river and supporting the
Deschutes River Conservancy.
Artist: Susan Luckey Higdon
For more information visit us at www.deschutesriver.org or call 541.382.4077.
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