Deschutes River Cleanup

Photo: Wahoo Films

Thank You!

Thank you to all of our volunteers, partners, and sponsors who made our 30th annual Deschutes River Cleanup a huge success!

Thanks to hundreds of community members, we removed over 2,000 pounds of litter, weeds, and debris from the Deschutes River and its riparian areas.

Thank you!

Photo Credit: Kelley Hamby

The Deschutes River Cleanup is an annual opportunity to come together and care for the Deschutes River and its riparian areas. Recreation in and around the Deschutes River can severely impact the health of the river, so each year, the Watershed Council leads this effort to keep our river beautiful, protect water quality, and preserve habitat for fish and wildlife. This annual event would not be possible without our incredible partners. Thank you to La Pine State Park, Sunriver Women's Club, Leadership Bend, Greater Bend Rotary, Oregon Department of Agriculture, REI, Tumalo State Park, The City of Bend, The Old Mill District, Bend Park and Recreation, Central Oregon Diving, Deschutes County Search and Rescue, Tumalo Creek, LUNO, and Confluence Fly Shop!

If you are were not able to participate in the cleanup, you can still do your part to take care of our river by making a donation. $20 will buy four pairs of gloves for next year’s cleanup. $100 will buy waders for volunteers to pull debris out of the Deschutes River. Make your contribution today!