Raise the Deschutes

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Next Event:

August
14
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A Paddle Tour of the Upper Deschutes: Exploring Hydrology, Geology, and River Management

Join the Deschutes River Conservancy and Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe for a guided paddle and conversation on the Upper Deschutes River. This immersive afternoon paddle tour will dive into the river’s hydrology and geology, how the flow regime is managed, and how that management affects the health of the entire Deschutes Basin.

Volcanologist Daniele McKay from the University of Oregon and DRC's Senior Program Manager Lisa Seales will guide the conversation while Tumalo Creek leads you down a beautiful stretch of the Deschutes River.

Total Group Limit: 14

  • 2 Tumalo Creek guides
  • 2 DRC staff/speakers
  • 10 public participant spots
     

Registration

  • $25 refundable registration fee required to hold a spot
  • Fee refunded upon attendance (or cancellation with adequate notice)
  • Purpose: Ensure all limited spots are filled the day of the tour

Logistics

  • Meeting Point: Tenino boat launch area
  • Guest arrival: 1:30 PM for safety talk and prompt launch at 2:00 PM
  • Staff/guides arrive: 1:00 PM to assist with shuttle and staging
  • Tumalo Creek van will be staged at the take-out
  • Route on River: Tenino to Wyeth

Thank you to current 2024 sponsors!

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Raise the Deschutes Seminar Recordings

Our Raise the Deschutes Seminar Series is an accessible way to learn about water in the Deschutes River Basin. Each seminar is about 90 minutes and features experts in their respective fields. You can watch the recordings below or check out our upcoming seminars by clicking the button on the right.

Bringing the fish home: Fish reintroduction and river restoration in the Upper Deschutes Basin
Videos
February 28, 2023

Bringing the fish home: Fish reintroduction and river restoration in the Upper Deschutes Basin

Discover the success of fish reintroduction and river restoration in the Upper Deschutes Basin. Learn how we're bringing fish back to their natural habitat.

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Indigenous Water Rights: The Importance of Water to the Tribes
Videos
January 26, 2023

Indigenous Water Rights: The Importance of Water to the Tribes

Discover the significance of water for indigenous tribes as we explore their rights and connection to this vital resource.

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Lawns, Beer, and Golf: Urban and Suburban Water Use in Central Oregon
Videos
November 2, 2022

Lawns, Beer, and Golf: Urban and Suburban Water Use in Central Oregon

Explore the intersection of lawns, beer, and golf in Central Oregon. Discover sustainable water use practices in urban and suburban areas.

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