River to Fields: Explore How Irrigation Affects Our Landscape
July 24 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tour the Irrigation Diversions Along the Upper/Middle Deschutes River.
Learn where the water goes, how it’s used on the land, and what happens downstream. Get an on-the-ground look at local water management and the related environmental impact. Great for anyone interested in water conservation and river health in the Deschutes Basin.
The tour starts at Pioneer Park and will move to the point of diversion (across from Fyre of Bend) before ending at Sawyer Park. Drinks will be provided after the tour at the park.
Tour Leaders:
- Josh Bailey, General Manager, North Unit Irrigation District
- Baxter Davies, Operations Manager, Central Oregon Irrigation District
- Jeremy Giffin, Watermaster for Central Oregon, Oregon Water Resources Department
This event is free, but please only register if you are sure you’re planning to come.
We encourage carpooling as parking will be limited near the irrigation diversion.
