We hear you. You want to support the Deschutes Estuary but you don’t have the time or resources. Fear not, estuary enthusiasts! Below are 3 PASSIVE ways to support the […]
A Brief History of the 5th Avenue Dam
The Deschutes/Steh-Chass Estuary was effectively dammed in 1951 when construction by the Army Corp of Engineers finished. As early as 1937 the State was initiating actions to create the lake, […]
DERT is looking for Board Members
Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team (DERT) is looking for community-focused estuary enthusiasts to join our Board of Directors. DERT’s Board of Directors are members of our community that have chosen to […]
Message from the Executive Director
Now that it’s getting warmer out, let me tell you an anecdote about how I first learned about the woes of the Deschutes Estuary. This is 2015, and I had […]
Breaking Estuary News!
On March 16, 2022, The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) announced that they had selected a preliminary preferred alternative on how to manage the mouth of the Deschutes river – the […]
President’s Message – Dave Monthie
Spring is here, and there are signs of growth all around, including at DERT. DERT began its existence as a shoestring operation in 2009, dedicated to restoration of the free-flowing […]
