Purchase tickets (and/or donate) HERE and join DERT for an evening of celebration and camaraderie at Octapas on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 from 6p-9p. All are welcome! The evening will include: Have engaging conversations with […]
The Deschutes Watershed: Thurston County’s Lifeline
“Water is our most precious and interconnected natural resource. It sustains all ecosystems, communities, and economies from local watersheds to the seas. It is vital to sustaining our health, safety, […]
A message from the President of the DERT Board of Directors
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 […]
DERT’s 2022 Auction
You’re invited to join us for an online auction and in-person celebration to benefit DERT! Our online auction begins October 12 and runs through October 19. Subscribe to our newsletter […]
