give back to the river you love

Give back to the river you love.What we are up to and how you can get involved.

The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) is

comprised of a collaborative group of stake-

holders that ensure that our water here in the

Deschutes Basin is being managed in the

best way possible for recreation purposes,

agriculture, our communities, and the envi-

ronment. Balancing all of these needs can be

diffi cult. Each need has its own set of poli-

tics, policy issues, and funding challenges.

By working with our partners and the local

irrigation districts to leverage our strengths

DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY 1

and resources, we have devised and imple-

mented a water conservation strategy that is

putting more water back in stream than in

any other basin in the west. To date, the DRC

has restored over 200 cubic feet per second of

water back to the rivers and streams. While

this is good news, you need to know that our

work is not done.

We want to ensure that we will have enough

water in our region for years to come to meet

THE OFF IC IAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCYSUMMER 2012 VOL . 6 NO.2

COMING TOGETHER FOR THE RIVER. Check out our new website to learn about our current projects and how to get involved: www.deschutesriver.org.

Location: Big Falls on the Deschutes River

PHOTO: MARISA CHAPPELL HOSSICK

Buttons are the thing!Buy a button, put water in the river and get amazing discounts at local participating retailers.

Save the Date for RiverFeastPlease join us for RiverFeast at Ranch at the Canyons on August 4, 2012.

Restoration ProjectsRead up on the breakthrough projects we are cur-rently involved in including the North Unit Initiative.

Annual ReportA glimpse at the fi nancial side of what we do, where our funding comes from and our list of donors.

F E A T U R E D I N T H I S S P E C I A L I S S U E

the

needs of

the fi sh,

farmers, cit-

ies, Tribes and

recreationists. But in order to do this work,

to do it well and in our lifetimes, we need your

help. In this newsletter, you will learn about

all of our successes this past year and how we

are reaching our goals. We hope you will join

us in giving back to the river you love!

needs of

the fi sh,

farmers, cit-

ies, Tribes and

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John Allen USDA, Deschutes National ForestRick AllenJefferson CountyBob BellAt LargeBruce BischofAt LargeScott BoelmanUS Department of the InteriorBobby BrunoeThe Confederated Tribes of Warm SpringsWayne ElmoreCrook CountyKyle GormanState of Oregon Water Resources Dept.Ellen Grover, SecretaryKarnopp Petersen LLPSteve JohnsonIrrigationJulie A. KeilHydroelectricMichael LaLondeAt LargeRichard MacyIrrigated AgricultureBob MainAt LargeJim Manion, ChairWarm Springs Power & Water Enterprises

Jade Mayer, TreasurerAt LargeGregory McClarrenEnvironmentDamien NurreRecreation & TourismRon OchsSherman/Wasco CountyJim RamseyGrazing/LivestockBetty RoppeCity of PrinevilleJim RozewskiAt LargeJohn ShelkTimberWilliam SmithLand DevelopmentAmy StuartState of Oregon Dept. of Fish and WildlifeBrett SwiftEnvironmentClay TrenzAt Large

Alan UngerDeschutes County

Tod Heisler Executive DirectorSheri Abbott Finance & Admin. DirectorScott McCaulou Program DirectorBea Armstrong Development & Communications DirectorKate Fitzpatrick Program ManagerGen Hubert Transfers Program ManagerZachary Tillman Transfers ManagerBrett Golden Program ManagerAaron Maxwell Project ManagerMarisa Hossick Outreach CoordinatorDebbie Conners Offi ce CoordinatorDoug Smith Staff Accountant

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Making history in river restoration From the desk of the Executive Director, Tod HeislerIn 2011, the Deschutes River Conservancy surpassed the state’s 20 cfs fl ow target on the upper reach of Whychus Creek, a feat never before achieved on any stream in Oregon. Reaching this goal, established by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, was successful thanks to the cooperation of private landowners and Three Sisters Irrigation District.

These remarkable accomplishments are only pos-sible when parties of seemingly different interests fi nd common ground and work together. Along these same lines, 2011 saw the start of a landmark agreement between the DRC and North Unit Irriga-tion District to restore fl ows in the Crooked River while providing the district signifi cant savings in pumping costs. The project will enhance habitat for

reintroduced steelhead and salmon and assure a better water supply for Central Oregon’s most productive com-mercial farmers.

It is our partner-ships of which we are the most proud – partnerships not only to restore streamfl ows and improve water quality, but also to provide municipal water supply, restore streamside vegetation and fi sh passage and to conserve criti-cal lands. Together, the DRC and its partners are making historic change in our precious watersheds throughout the Deschutes River Basin. And 2011 was another great year.

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BACKGROUND

Founded in 1996, the Deschutes River Conser-vancy (DRC) works to restore instream fl ows and water quality in the Deschutes River basin. The DRC accomplishes its mission by working col-laboratively with water right holders, irrigation districts, agencies and other non-profi ts to develop strategies and implement projects that meet instream fl ow targets while addressing issues of broader watershed health.

To that end, the DRC utilizes four programs to improve instream fl ows: Leasing, Trans-fers, Conservation and Water Management Planning.

In 2011, the DRC restored 197 cubic feet per second (cfs) to the streams and rivers of the Deschutes Basin. Enhanced streamfl ows im-proved fi sh habitat and water quality in over 330 miles of stream, including high prior-ity reaches such as Whychus, McKay and Tumalo Creeks and the Crooked and middle Deschutes Rivers.

Collaborated with Three Sisters Irrigation District to complete the Three Sisters Irrigation District Main Canal Piping Project. The project conserved 7 cfs of water that is now protected in perpetuity in Whychus Creek.

Worked with North Unit Irrigation District to design and fi nance one of the largest water conservation projects in state history. When complete, the project will restore over 22,000 acre-feet of fl ow to the lower Crooked River while providing a cheaper water supply to commercial farmers in Jefferson County.

Leased over 30,000 acre-feet of water rights instream for the fi rst time in the program’s history.

Acquired one of the last remaining senior water rights on Whychus Creek that when transferred instream will enhance fl ows during the hottest part of the summer.

Completed the second phase of the Tumalo Feed Canal Piping Project in partnership with Tumalo Irrigation District. The project increases instream fl ows in Tumalo Creek by .82 cfs and provides 222 acre-feet of winter fl ow enhancement in Crescent Creek.

Achieved historic levels of summertime fl ow in both the middle Deschutes River below Bend (over 158 cfs) and in Whychus Creek (20 cfs).

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2011 Deschutes River Conservancy Program Accomplishments

TransfersThe purpose of the Transfers Program is to

acquire and transfer water rights for perma-

nent instream use. Instream transfers may

be for restoration or mitigation purposes,

serving to meet instream fl ow targets and

the needs of farmers, cities and other new

groundwater uses. To date, the DRC has ac-

quired and transferred 713 acres of water

rights for a total instream fl ow restoration

benefi t of 13 cfs.

In 2011, the DRC acquired 47 acres of

senior water rights for instream transfer in

two separate transactions benefi tting the

Middle Deschutes and Whychus Creek.

The DRC is currently managing instream

transfer applications totaling 275 acres of

water rights.

ConservationThe Conservation Program works to improve

irrigation effi ciency and streamfl ow in the

Deschutes basin. Large scale restoration

is achieved through partnerships with ir-

rigators to pipe or line leaking canals and

to improve the effi ciency of on-farm water

use. Farmers enjoy improved irrigation

systems, while water conserved through

updating canals is returned to the river as

a legally protectable instream water right

using Oregon’s Conserved Water Program.

To date, the Conservation Program has

restored 87 cfs, or 56 million gallons of

water per day, in Central Oregon’s rivers

and streams.

Leases enhanced fl ows in the following reaches:Middle Deschutes River: 55 cfs Lower Deschutes River: 14 cfsWhychus Creek: 12 cfsTumalo Creek: 6 cfsLower Crooked River: 16 cfs Little Deschutes & Upper Deschutes Rivers: 4.5 cfs

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MARISA CHAPPELL HOSSICK

LeasingThe DRC works with districts and landowners

to lease water rights that are not currently

being used. When water is leased instream,

it is protected with the same priority date as

the original water right – providing signifi cant

instream benefi ts as well as meeting state

benefi cial use requirements.

In 2011, the DRC leased 89 cfs instream,

or the equivalent of more than 57 million

gallons of water per day. This was a 15%

increase over 2010 leasing. The DRC also

provided 1,200 acres of mitigation through

its Groundwater Mitigation Bank which

provides temporary mitigation credits to ap-

plicants seeking new groundwater rights in

the Upper Deschutes Basin.

Water Management Planning The DRC Water Management Planning and Monitoring Pro-

gram is responsible for designing the next generation of wa-

ter management projects and initiatives that will help Central

Oregonians resolve longstanding water management issues.

In 2011, this program focused on providing fi nancial and

analytical capacity to the Deschutes Water Alliance water

management planning process. This involved writing grant

proposals and assisting in water supply and demand analyses

that the DWA will use to develop future water management

scenarios. The program also designed the North Unit Water

Supply Initiative, a collaborative effort with North Unit Irriga-

tion District to establish a plan for eliminating their use of

the Crooked River as a water source while improving instream

fl ows for fi sh and water quality.

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Here at the Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) we are living proof that when people of differing views are brought to a table where the expectation is cooperation and forging consensus, signifi cant long-lasting results can be achieved in relatively short timeframes. We know this because we are coming off another fantastic year of results on Whychus Creek and have laid the groundwork for signifi cant streamfl ow restoration on the Crooked River.

The DRC’s core values of cooperation and consensus-building are evident not simply at board meetings but in the numerous al-liances and partnerships needed to accom-plish our mission. One such partnership, The Deschutes Collaborative, offi cially brings together the DRC, the Deschutes Land Trust, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, and the Crooked River Watershed Council. Working with a vast number of public, private and tribal partners under a joint strategy to restore the watershed conditions needed for successful salmon and steelhead reintroduc-tion, our four organizations achieved break-through results on Whychus Creek, Lake Creek and the Crooked River. In four short years The Deschutes Collaborative imple-mented nearly $20 million dollars of Str

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Current Assets Offi ce assets net of accumulated depreciation/Other assets

TOTAL ASSETS

Current LiabilitiesLong-term LiabilitiesNet Assets

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

Grants & ContributionsInterest IncomeOther

TOTAL REVENUE & SUPPORT

PROGRAM SERVICESWater Acquisitions Conservation Leasing Permanent transfers—restorationMitigation Temporary transfers—mitigation Permanent transfers—mitigationProgram - Other

TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES

Communications & MarketingFundraisingGeneral & Administrative, includes UDWC contract work

TOTAL EXPENSES

Change in Net Assets

NET ASSETS__END OF YEAR

S T A T E M E N T O F F I N A N C I A L P O S I T I O N

TWELVE MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 201120102011

ASSETS

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

REVENUE & SUPPORT

EXPENSES

REVENUE BY SOURCE PROGRAM EXPENSES

$1,724,078$35,894

$1,759,972

$804,107$100,000$855,865

$1,759,972

$4,006,861$2,894

$227,544

$4,237,299

$2,850,687$154,433$352,734

$39,386$51,101

$123,341

$3,571,682

$201,215$47,010

$305,596

$4,125,503

$111,796

$855,865

$2,401,779$41,848

$2,443,627

$1,649,558$50,000

$744,069

$2,443,627

$5,813,194$5,513

$258,877

$6,077,584

$4,966,046$142,996$171,787

$34,991$47,042

$123,285

$5,486,147

$172,379$64,334

$312,136

$6,034,996

$42,588

$744,069

Pelton 19%

Individuals & Foundations 9%

Consulting& Other 5%

Leasing of Water Rights 3.7%

Temporary Transfers 1.0%

Permanent Transfers 9.8%

Fundraising 1.1%

Communications 4.9%

Administration 7.4%

Restoration 3.0%

National Fish & Wildlife Foundation/

Bonneville Power Administration 11%

Federal 24%

State 30%

Water Conservation 69.1%


BRIAN O’KEEFE


RIVER STEWARD ($1,000+) Bruce & Jodie BischofBlue Cove FoundationKnute & Patty BuehlerJohn & Joan Casey Family Fund of the

Oregon Community FoundationDonnie & Heidi CastlemanMike & Lilian ChuMargaret Ann ColeGreystone FoundationRen Harris/Paradigm WineryJohn C. (Jack) & Anne HeislerPeter R. HeislerSue & Mike HollernHorseshoe Meadows Ranch LLCKim & Reidun LundgrenMain Water Consulting LLCGregory & Carter McClarrenMorgan StanleyDean & Lavon MortonRob & Sally MillerNewton Consultants, Inc.Pepsi-Cola Bottling CoStephen PoolPortland General ElectricRA Lotter InsuranceMel & Dee RaffThe Randall Family FoundationPeter & Leslie RichterBill & Sharon RobbinsJohn Rudi & Thompson Metal Fab, Inc.Ruff Wear, IncRick & Diane Rupp Family Fund of the

Oregon Community FoundationThe Seattle FoundationNancy & Greg SerrurierJudith M. SetzerJohn & Linda Shelk FoundationLoren SmithWilliam & Patricia Smith/William Smith

Properties, Inc.Star View FoundationSun Country Tours, Inc.Sunriver AnglersTeam Player Production, Inc.Dorris E. ThomasTykeson Family Charitable TrustJaneanne Upp & Dale MeyerJan & Jody Ward

RIVER CHAMPION ($250-$999) AnonymousAnonymousGail L. Achterman *John Allen & Julie Truax-AllenWillard BartlettBob & Bonnie BellGeorge BlankenshipLinda BonottoEH & ME Bowerman Advised Fund of

the Oregon Community FoundationHarold G. Brainerd & Nicki J. Barrett

Brainerd

Bob & Dellie BrellBret Campbell & Sarah BradleyThomas & Brenda CombsThe Confederated Tribes of the Warm

Springs ReservationJim & Jean CurranDavid & Donna DitzMargaret & Darryl DokePaul & Carol FortinoTim Galvin & Karen BerkyJules HaglundTod Heisler & Cris HimesEric & Ronna Hoffman Fund of the

Oregon Community FoundationRobert HoganWendy HudsonDanny & Kathy HuffTed Johnson & Fran WillisFrank & Julie JungersDick & Sue KelloggJeremy & Erica KellySpencer Krueger & Mary LefevreMichael LattigWilliam & Ann LincolnJim & Denise MahoneySarah MedarySteven MichelPat & Al NeufeldtChuck & Debbie NewportRonald & Laurice OchsDennis & Wendy OliphantRalph & Jean QuinseyJoanne Richter & Sara Wiener/Richter

Environmental ConsultingRimrock RanchBarbara ScottKim & Toby ScottRobert Shannon/Shannon Development

CorporationStephen SicklerJohn SmootJames & Barbara SnowTodd & Lorri Taylor/Taylor Northwest

LLCBob & Clella ThomasTom & Andrea TongueClay & Amy TrenzThomas M. Triplett, Esq.Alan & Beverly UngerRick & Karyn Williams

RIVER SUPPORTERS ($1-$249) AnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousDavid AllenKaren Allen

Nick AllenRick Allen/RL Allen Group, LLCRichard & Brenda AmbroseMichael & Bea ArmstrongBruce & Karen AylwardLeslie B. BachTalena BarkerJerry & Chris BarnesJay H. Beckstead & Paula E. StenbergJohn BelsickCharles M. BoothDean & Kathy BrewerKen & Susan BrinichBruce & Pamela Brody-HeineBrooks ResourcesMark Brown/Hill Street General

PartnershipJay B. V. & Linda K. ButlerMark & Melinda ClarkRon Cochran & Julie Kennedy CochranNancy ConnerKurt & Susan ConradBruce & Sandy CummingsBill & Gretchen DakinDeschutes Brewery, Inc.Deschutes Home Owners Association, Inc.Stephen D. DixonDavid & Grace DuersonLarry EllifritzWayne Elmore/Full Stream Consulting, Inc.Ronald G. FishmanMark & Hollie FosterJeremy FoxWin & Laurel FrancisDon FranksFriends of the MetoliusPeter R. GeiserKevin & Molly GroveTodd & Ellen GroverRandolph & Linda GuthrieDrew & Betsy Hamlin/Hamlin Family

TrustMark HanschkaFred & Catherine HardyHarris-Bruce Professional ServicesTed S. HaynesMs. Judith A. HimesJulie HotchkissBob & Bonnie HustonLoren & Sally IrvingCynthia Homan & Stuart JohnsonMark & Beth JohnsonSteve & Michelle JohnsonRon & Patsy JohnstonTerry KempleTed & Joyce KestersonJody & Tamara KrimstockKris KristovichWeir & Laura LabattJohn & Jane LanierEdwin S. Lee III & Jo Ellen T. LeeBob & Elizabeth Lende

Helen M. LilleyCraig & Jane MacCloskeyRichard & Terry MacySteven & Cynthia MagidsonJim & Donna ManionDave MargaretCharles & Elouise MattoxCraig & Rachel MavisJade Mayer & Romy MortensenTR & Jen McCrystalWilliam B. MerrillCharley & Lauri MillerRyland & Brittany MooreRon NelsonDamien NurreJo Palmer & Pat HuberGeorge L. PalmerThe Payne FamilyDan PebblesMathias Perle Philanthropic Educational Organiza-

tionJan & Alice PickettJim & Becky PowellLiza & Al PyottJim & Diane RamseySarah StahlMichael ReidySteve RewickLaury RileyJohn RollertBetty RoppeVirginia Ross/Malama Enterprises, Inc.Sally RussellSagebrush ClassicBill & Debbie ScherrerKen & Sharon Scott/James R. Gardner

Foundation, Inc.Mr. Steve SheldonStan & Sue ShepardsonWilliam & Judy SmithDorro SokolEric & Sherry SteeleKai SteimleJon SwiftSandy TaylorMike & Adele TennantMichael TrippDan & Sarah WagsterJay & Karen WaldronTom & Patti WarlickRandy & Kelly WildmanDennis & Valerie Wood

IN-KIND DONATIONSRod BienBrandon BischofGreg BurkesKristi EckbergTye KruegerBob LotterTR McCrystal/Jen’s Garden

T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R S U P P O R TDONATIONS MADE FROM JANUARY 1, 2011 - DECEMBER 31, 2011

*deceased


T H A N K Y O U F O R Y O U R S U P P O R T

Gene McMullenDamien NurreBrian O’KeefeJeff PerinJohn ReganRussell ScottDebbie Spicer/Eastlake FramingEric SteeleLarry Stephenson900 Wall Restaurant & BarCatch MagazineCircle 7 Guest RanchDeschutes Brewery, Inc.Donner FlowersDr. Bronner’s Magic SoapsElevation Tent RentalFive Pine LodgeFly and Field OutfittersGood Drop Wine ShoppeHola! Restaurant & BarLonesome Duck RanchMontana Fly CompanyThe Orvis Company Inc.Oxford HotelSeasonal Marketing IncShibui SpaSilverado GallerySouthern Wine GroupSunriver ResortTable Tops IncTate & Tate CateringThree Creeks BrewingTodd MoenZydeco Kitchen & Cocktails

GIFT MADE IN HONOR OR IN MEMORIAMLinda Bonotto

In honor of Ann BrectnerLinda Bonotto

In honor of Ginger HackettDeschutes Research, Inc. & Applied

Behavior Science Press In memory of Josephine “Jo” Farrell

Vickie Hansen In memory of Steve Gardner

Dean & LaVon Morton In honor of Craig Morton and his children

Oliver & Mary Norville In honor of our son, John Norville

Renaissance Charitable Foundations Inc In honor of the Corgill Family

TIGHT LINES AUCTION DONORSAnonymousAnonymousHugh AdairRon & Margaret AngellManuel BaptistaBrian BellAlan Bennett

Bruce BischofHerb Blank & Lee Ann RossFrank CammackKaren CammackShad CampbellJohn CaseyDonnie CastlemanCarl ChristofersonCrosswater Fly FishersBrian DebelsDeschutes Brewery, Inc.Mike DonleyKevney DuganJohn H. EberhartTim FinneganTim GalvinButch GoetteKyle GormanEllen GroverPeter HallCarolyn HanstTod Heisler & Cris HimesTodd HoffmanJohn HoffmanGary HooperGenevieve E. HubertBrian JarvisDavid JenkinsKevin KeillorEric KingKristin KovalikTye KruegerNick LelackAllen LightBob LotterNick LymanNelson MathewsTR McCrystal

Randy MillerAnn MillerMike MyersPhil NorthcoteLarry NurreDamien NurreRon PatchSkip PaznokasDan Pebbles & Charlotte OakesJeff PerinKevin PerryWhitney PerryBill and Lura ReedJeff ReedJohn ReganSteve RewickJeff RoseMark ScottDave SlavenskyBob SmithEric SteeleLarry StephensonJon TapperRay TienDale Meyer & Janeanne UpBill ValentineErik Von HeidekenMike Ward

RESTRICTED GRANTS AND PROJECT FUNDERSAvion Water Company & Avion Blue

Water ParticipantsBella Vista FoundationBonneville Environmental FoundationBonneville Power AdministrationBureau of Land ManagementBureau of Reclamation

DRC Mitigation BankJubitz Family FoundationLaird Norton Family FoundationMeyer Memorial TrustNational Forest FoundationNational Fish and Wildlife Foundation-

Columbia Basin Water Transaction Program

Oregon Community FoundationOCF-North Rim Deschutes River FundOregon Department of Fish and

WildlifeOregon Governor’s FundOregon Water Resources DepartmentOregon Watershed Enhancement BoardPelton Water FundThe Nature Conservancy

IRRIGATION DISTRICTSArnold Irrigation DistrictCentral Oregon Irrigation DistrictCrook County Irrigation District #1LaPine Cooperative Water AssociationNorth Unit Irrigation DistrictOchoco Irrigation DistrictSwalley Irrigation DistrictThree Sisters Irrigation DistrictTumalo Irrigation District

WATER DONATIONS/TEMPORARY INSTREAM LEASESAvion Water CompanyBend Park & Recreation DepartmentCity of Bend City of RedmondCity of SistersKeith Cyrus/Aspen LakesOchoco Valley RanchRimrock Valley Ranch LLC

DONATIONS MADE FROM JANUARY 1, 2011 - DECEMBER 31, 2011

The DRC says goodbye to a dear friend The conservation community morns the loss of Gail Acterman, 1950 - 2012Former Deschutes River Conservancy Executive Director (2000-2003) and lifelong public servant, Gail Achterman, passed away earlier this year at the age of 62. Gail was a prominent natural resources lawyer who dedicated her career to the maintaining and restoring the natural beauty of Oregon.

“The DRC is very much part and parcel of Gail’s legacy - a tribute to her belief in environmental, social and economic justice,” said Bruce Aylward, past DRC Executive Director and friend. “Gail’s enthusiasm, energy, wit and determination, coupled with her long experience with water law and natural resource issues at the state level, gave the DRC the momentum it needed to break through the barriers that a small, fledgling non-profit faces and develop into a mature and capable organization that could

live up to the DRC’s ambitious mission and the expectations of its very accom-plished Board. Gail understood that our behavior with respect to natural resources had to evolve and change as our society changed and she was ideally equipped to help lead this change, whether speaking from a podium or working “under the hood” on practical water rights issues with staff and stakeholders. Gail was always about what was possible. She will be sorely missed.”

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RiverFeast is a distinctive gathering at a magnifi cent location to bask in the beauty and signifi cance of our local rivers and streams. We invite you to join us for an eve-ning of delectable food, spirits and music at the picturesque home of Bob and Carol Burgess, located at Ranch at the Canyons. Enjoy sweeping views of the Crooked River and Smith Rock while mingling with friends and supporting streamfl ow restoration in the Deschutes Basin. It is sure to be a spectacular evening!

Tickets are $90 / person, $175 / couple. To register: www.deschutesriver.org

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For more information visit us at www.deschutesriver.org or call 541.382.4077.

Thank you for supporting our local rivers and streams. With your help, the DRC will continue to take river restoration and collaborative conservation to a new level. Your support enables us to improve our local fi sheries and better the natural resources we all enjoy so much. Thank you for giving back to the river you love. To learn more about how you can be involved with the DRC, visit us at www.deschutesriver.org or contact Bea Armstrong: [email protected]

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