Water

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is hosting the 24th annual Deschutes River Cleanup! Cleanup activities will take place at five different sites on the Deschutes river where volunteers will help pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the stream banks. The cleanup sites are: Meadow Camp, Riverbend Park, Miller's Landing, First Street Rapids Park, and Sawyer Park.

2018 marks the 50 year anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Our public land agencies and local nonprofits are coming together to raise awareness for a cause that’s important to all of us, our rivers. During this family friendly celebration, families will have an opportunity to learn about our local rivers, water and…

Where does our water come from and how is it used? Join Eddie Kula and Ed Weiser this summer to explore the Deschutes River, from the urban corridor to its headwaters in the Cascade Mountains. Each hike will be held twice, once on a week day and once on the weekend. Registration now open! Broken Top:…

Where does our water come from and how is it used? Join Eddie Kula and Ed Weiser this summer to explore the Deschutes River, from the urban corridor to its headwaters in the Cascade Mountains. Each hike will be held twice, once on a week day and once on the weekend. Registration now open! Broken Top:…

The Deschutes River Clean-Up is a special day for watershed stewards of all ages to give back to the river. The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council coordinates the Deschutes River Clean-Up each year to engage business partners, river users, and community members in hands-on stewardship activities on the Deschutes River.  Recreation use of the river has…

Where does our water come from and how is it used? Join Eddie Kula and Ed Weiser this summer to explore the Deschutes River, from the urban corridor to its headwaters in the Cascade Mountains. Each hike will be held twice, once on a week day and once on the weekend. Registration now open! Bridge Creek:…

Explore the Headwaters of the Upper Deschutes The headwaters of the Deschutes River are at Little Lava Lake, but is this really where all of the water in the Deschutes River comes from? Join geologist Daniele McKay for an exploration of the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor area, and the true headwaters of the Deschutes…

Where does our water come from and how is it used? Join Eddie Kula and Ed Weiser this summer to explore the Deschutes River, from the urban corridor to its headwaters in the Cascade Mountains. Each hike will be held twice, once on a week day and once on the weekend. Registration now open! Bridge Creek:…

Check out the bugs that call the Deschutes River home. We know that fish eat insects and that those insects live in the water where the fish live. Our display will feature live insects (and crustaceans!) from local waters for you to look at under the microscope. Dr. Jerry Freilich, a retired aquatic entomologist, will help…