DRA Has An Exciting 2023 Planned
Happy New Year! We hope your 2023 is off to a good start. This year is a busy one for the DRA so get your calendar ready because we have some great events you will want to attend.
Starting off, join us at the annual DRA Auction and Gathering on February 25 from 2-5:30 p.m. If you didn't get the gear you wanted for Christmas, you will find it at the auction. The event is at the Leftbank Annex, 101 N Weidler St, Portland. Tickets are $100 and are on sale now! Tickets include an evening of delicious food, drink, and lots of live auction fun. This year, the silent auction is online so no matter where you are you can support the DRA by bidding in the auction or by purchasing an online raffle ticket! This year's silent auction opens on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27. Get your tickets today! Tables and sponsorships for every budget are also available and you can email Peter Anderson for more information.
In February, the public comment period begins on DEQ's proposed Aquatic Life Use Rulemaking that sets water quality standards across the state. This public comment period is limited and is a critical time to make your voice heard and protect Oregon waterways and aquatic life. Make sure you check our Instagram and Facebook posts or, if you haven't yet, sign up for our emails. This is the first time in nearly two decades that the general public will have a voice in the water quality rules of one of our most important public resources - water.
On March 9-11, you can find the DRA team at the Central Oregon Sportsman's Show in Redmond. Come say hello while you are checking out all the fishing, hunting, and outdoor gear.
If you plan on staying in the valley, head to the Fly Tyer's Expo in Albany on March 10 & 11, and come say hello. We will be there both days sharing our message and getting a few tips from the many tyers and presenters.
On March 23, we bring together a panel of fly fishing and river experts to share their experience and knowledge and answer your questions. The event is in Portland at the Lucky Labrador Public House in Multnomah Village. Look for more details soon.
On April 15, DRA is teaming up with LOGE Bend for the final concert of the LOGE Bend winter concert series.
On April 21-23 we will be at the Northwest Cherry Festival that showcases The Dalles’ deep agricultural heritage and Western roots. The festival features lots of family fun and activities including the Gorge’s largest parade, music and a carnival.
On June 3 we present the first-ever Troutfest in Maupin. This is a celebration of wild fish and includes food, drink, and a variety of workshops and representatives from the best fishing gear manufacturers. In August, we will be celebrating the DRA's 10th Anniversary with a celebration in Maupin. Look for more details soon.
Make plans to attend one or all these events and bring a friend as we grow our community and continue to fight for cooler, cleaner H2O in the lower Deschutes River.
We Still Have Some Sweet DRA Swag
We have a few swag items still available and when you donate $25 or more to DRA, you get your choice of one of our new hats or T-shirts. When you donate $100 or more, you get your choice of our new hoodie pullover or zip-up. Items are limited so contact Peter for more information.
Your donations and support are vital to helping the Deschutes River Alliance monitor and protect the lower Deschutes River. The river thanks you, and we thank you!
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