DERT’s final comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are posted below. While we agree with the EIS that the estuary alternative would significantly improve habitat and water quality […]
The DEIS has Arrived!
The DEIS was issued on June 30th, beginning a 45 day public comment period that ends on August 13th. DERT is working hard to analyze the material within this massive […]
DEIS Update
The following information is taken directly from an email recently sent by the Department of Enterprise Services. To learn more about the EIS process or to sign-up to receive updates […]
Deschutes Watershed Article for LWV
The Deschutes Watershed: Thurston County’s Lifeline By Sue Patnude, Executive Director; David Monthie, Board President; and Dave Peeler, Board Past President, Deschutes Estuary Restoration Team (DERT). DERT is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated […]
A Brief History of the 5th Avenue Dam
Photos Above of Dam Construction 1949-1951 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 […]
10 Years of DERT! Auction and Dinner 2019
Come Celebrate 10 Years of DERT! October 19th 2019 6:00-10:00 pm. At the South Bay Grange Harvest Dinner, Live and Silent Auction, and Dance! October 19th 2019 6:00-10:00 pm. At […]
