On the slider below you will find information on UDWC's most up-to-date programmatic efforts and features in the news. For more information about these updates, please contact each of our program directors using the buttons below.
"My internship at UDWC was an inspiring and hands-on experience that deepened my understanding of watershed restoration and natural resource management. Through fieldwork, education programs, and community events, I gained practical skills while building strong professional connections. The Watershed Council truly acknowledged my individual interests and gave me the freedom to explore how they could apply to real projects, which helped me grow more confident in my path and future in the field." - Kendall Walton
We are excited to share a recent article highlighting some of our work in Whychus Creek! The article was published in Science Findings and communicates Stage 0 approaches, collaboration, and findings. Click the button below to learn more.
The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and the City of Bend have partnered to launch a new program to teach students about our water in Bend. All curricula are now available to teachers!
Since the UDWC started on-the-ground restoration in 2021 with the Deschutes Land Trust at their Rimrock Ranch Preserve, over 2 miles of the valley floor riverscape have been restored. Click the button below to learn more about the restoration.
Check out our Towards Stage Zero StoryMap which tells the story of a new way of understanding streams and rivers and of how restoration on Whychus Creek has evolved over the last 25 years!
