Recap and Photos from the DRA's First Annual Gathering and Auction
We've fully recovered from the DRA's first gathering and auction, which took place last Saturday, February 11, at the Ecotrust Building in Northwest Portland. We were blown away by the support we received at the event--the building was packed to capacity with DRA supporters, and it was a true honor to host so many old and new friends.We drank fantastic beers from Freebridge Brewing and outstanding wines from Lange Estate Winery. Attendees bid on an incredible selection of live auction items, with proceeds going directly to the DRA's efforts to return cold, clean water to the lower Deschutes River. And we premiered our new documentary film, The Rapid Decline of the Lower Deschutes River, which led to a lot of great conversations about the issues facing the lower Deschutes and where we go from here. The film is now available online--check it out below:https://vimeo.com/203075790Again, THANK YOU to all who attended the event, and helped make the afternoon so special. The support we've received from all of you over the last few months has been incredible--2017 is shaping up to be a huge year for the DRA and the lower Deschutes River. Check out a few more photos of the festivities:
Finally, a very special thanks to all the supporters who donated auction items, time, and expertise to the event. We truly couldn't have done it without these great folks:Alex Gonsiewski | Brian Silvey | Brian Henninger | Chris O’Donnell | CF Burkheimer | Craig Sweitzer | Dave Hughes | Deschutes Angler Fly Shop | Dick and Kathy Bushnell | Dillon Renton and Renton River Adventures | Elke and Alysia Littleleaf | Freebridge Brewing | Grant Putnam and Benefit Auction Fundraising | Jeff and Kathryn Hickman and Fish the Swing | John Smeraglio and Deschutes Canyon Fly Shop | Jeff Perin and The Fly Fishers Place | Jerry Swanson and Fishhead Expeditions | Joel LaFollette and Royal Treatment Fly Shop | Lange Estate Winery | Mark Bachman and Patty Barnes of The Fly Fishing Shop | Marty Shepard and Little Creek Outfitters | Micheal McLean | Mike Kuhnert | Nick Rowell and Anadromous Anglers | Pat Becker | Rick Trout | Rick Hafele | Saracione Reels | Terry Vance | Travis Duddles and The Gorge Fly Shop | The Trout Shop on the Missouri | Troy Jones | Warner Munro
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