At the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, we seek to protect and restore the two-million-acre upper Deschutes River watershed through collaborative projects in habitat restoration, long-term monitoring, and watershed education. We invite you to learn more about our work and impact throughout the watershed.
What's New
Annual Deschutes River Cleanup
Join us for our largest annual day of stewardship, the Deschutes River Cleanup, on July 27th! Click the button to learn more about this community stewardship event.
Join us on August 15th and 16th for our Stream Sampling Days on Whychus Creek! Click the button below to find out more about these two volunteer opportunities.
Restoration effectiveness monitoring provides data to quantify watershed status and trends, evaluate restoration outcomes, and inform future restoration projects.
Our education programs provide hands-on, place-based opportunities to help local students connect to and forge life-long caretaking bonds with their local watershed.