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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sound Steward Newsletters of the Past
– Find & Read All Archived Newsletters! – 2025 Main Article Title February What’s Going on at West Bay Yards? January Community Envisioned Deschutes Estuary 2024 Main Article Title December […]
What’s Up with Dams?
Please join us on March 3rd, from 6 to 8 PM, to learn about the impacts of dams on waterways, habitat, wildlife, and human communities.William Thoms and Dan Penn, staff […]
What happens if we don’t restore the Deschutes River Estuary?
What happens if we don’t restore the Deschutes River Estuary? In last week’s blog post on the Top 10 Personal Reasons to Restore the Deschutes River Estuary we talked about […]
