Watershed Speaker Series

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about the Metolius River and its watershed. Join us with our natural resource partners to learn about the Metolius River and its history, hydrology, geology, water quality, habitat conditions, native fish, recreation, conservation, and stream restoration.

 

The speaker series will be held at Sisters High School, room 130.  All presentations will be delivered in-person. The Metolius Watershed Tour will be held at various sites along the Metolius River. Registration $59

Metolius River 101: Watershed Overview and History

Hydrology and Geology

Native Fish and Habitat Restoration

Wildlife and Water Quality

Recreation and Conservation

Metolius Watershed Tour

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about the Upper Deschutes watershed. Join us to learn about your watershed, water use, water conservation efforts, and fish and wildlife in the Upper Deschutes watershed.

 

Speaker series will be held in Sunriver at location TBD.  The Watershed Tour will be held outside in-person. Registration $59

Upper Deschutes 101

Learn the definition of a watershed, the geography of the Upper Deschutes watershed and more about the geology and hydrology of the Upper Deschutes watershed

Water Use Session 1

Learn about how water is used in our watershed and efforts to conserve water in the future

Fish and Aquatic Wildlife

Learn about native fish and aquatic species that are dependent on healthy local rivers and streams in the Upper Deschutes

Water Use Session 2

Learn about water sources for communities like Sunriver or Bend and issues related to groundwater health

What does our water future look like in Central Oregon?

Learn about what our water future might look like in Central Oregon, and about conservation and restoration opportunities

Watershed Tour