Improving Deschutes Instream Water Flows The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has been working for over 27 years to improve streamflow in the Deschutes River Basin. Through our collaborative work with…
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A few fun facts The State of Oregon will celebrate its 164th BD (Founding). On February 14th, 1859, Oregon became the 33rd State. State Dimensions: • Length 360miles •…
Keeping the Crooked River Flowing Editor’s Note: This message from WaterWatch Executive Director John DeVoe* was sent recently to Foundation President, John Pyrch. WaterWatch’s Crooked River Proposal was the recipient…
Read more Conseration Corner – Update on the Crooked River from WaterWatch »
2023 Conservation RFP Issued The Flyfisher Foundation distributed its 2023 conservation request for proposals (RFP) on Friday, December 2, 2022 to over 20 conservation organizations. Proposals are due to John…
Editor’s Note: This month often conjures up memories of transitions – last holiday season before a child goes off to college, reflections on the year’s major events, new people who…
All of us are heartened by the increase in steelhead abundance after 2021. Many of us have enjoyed the opportunity to fish, float, hike, and camp on the Deschutes River…
Read more Conservation Corner – Columbia River Basin Wild Steelhead Status in 2022 »
Singing in the Rain The annual rainy season has begun cleaning our air and helping our streams, rivers, foliage and wildlife. We all love the rain!!! September and October are…
Searching for Disney Riffle Disney Riffle on the Deschutes River is water I first heard about over thirty years ago. It sounded amazing, full of large trout and great steelhead…
Read more Literary Angler – Searching for Riffles and Ovid . . . with an Angle »
President Mike Radakovich is off the grid on a long-planned steelhead fishing trip in British Columbia, so I am pinch hitting for him on this month’s President’s message. Mike sends…
Leadership Volunteers Needed The Flyfisher Foundation is looking for FCO members interested in serving in a leadership role on the Foundation Board of Directors. Currently, there are 3 positions on…
