Thank you DRA Supporters!
We reached our goal to improve water quality monitoring
Your donations helped us raise $80,000 to expand our data collection with additional equipment, software, and support for another monitoring station in Maupin. We will also be upgrading our stations to provide real-time transmission of water quality data to our website.
The new equipment is an investment in helping the lower Deschutes River and for the first time ever, there will be consistent water quality data gathered in one of the most popular sections of the lower river.
The additional monitoring station and real-time data will also help us create more frequent reports on the river's health, and expand our comprehensive annual water quality report.
With the addition of the second water quality station, the Deschutes River Alliance will be the only organization advocating for improved water quality on the lower Deschutes River as well as having the most water quality data of any organization or government agency monitoring the lower Deschutes.
Thank you again for all your support!
Get involved and have fun with us in 2023
In addition to adding to our water quality monitoring. the DRA has a full year of activities you don't want to miss.
Join us at the annual DRA Auction and Gathering on Feb. 25 from 2-5:30 p.m. 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. In addition to the live auction, there is a silent auction online that opens on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27.
Also 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.
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.
Deschutes River Alliance: Cooler, cleaner H2O for the lower Deschutes River.
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