Last October, in its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) announced that removal of the Fifth Avenue Dam and restoration of the Deschutes River and […]
DERT Board Member Receives AWRA Award
Dave Peeler, current DERT board member and past president of the board, was recently honored by the Washington Section of the American Water Resources Association at a luncheon during the […]
Success! 5th Avenue Dam Slated For Removal; Deschutes Estuary To Be Restored
Summary: On October 31, 2022, the Washington Department of Enterprise Services (DES) released its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) on Capitol Lake/Deschutes Estuary, identifying the removal of the Fifth Avenue […]
Director’s Note, Fall 2022
Director’s Note, Fall 2022 It’s autumn, now, and besides the onslaught of pumpkin spice, gorgeous foliage, and being able to get our favorite jackets out again, this means…. It’s almost […]
Your Pocket Guide to Restoring the Deschutes Estuary
Here are SIX reasons why the restoration of the Deschutes Estuary would benefit the community.
3 Ways to Passively Support the Deschutes Estuary
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 […]
