Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads • Entered by Rynda Clark on April 1, 2023
Deschutes River Trail Hike,
March 8, 2023
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 3 |
| Post Admin hours | 3 |
| Activity Hours | 5 |
| Participants | 8 |
| Total Hours | 46 |
Key Issue: Water-related Conservation
Activity Type: Education & Outreach (tabling, films & lectures, regional B-walks/works)
Key Partners: Bitterbrush Broads,
Landscape/area: Deschutes National Forest (1612218 acres)
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Event Attendees (8 people)
Outcome 2: Hiked (5 miles)
Short Description of Activity
We will be hiking on the Deschutes River Trail, from Dillon Falls Day Use trail and heading upstream to Benham Falls West Day Use trail head, and return. There are great river views, two waterfalls and often good birding (bring binoculars). This is an easy, although potentially muddy/icy in spots, flat trail of about 6-7 miles round trip (possible to bail out and return anytime.) We will discuss water usage, aquifers and river flows, native fish, bird habitat, old trees, and riparian restoration.
Reflection/Evaluation
We will discuss water usage, aquifers and river flows, native fish, bird habitat, old trees, and riparian restoration.
Objectives met
Photos/Uploads
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Photo Captions
1. FUN, and riparian restoration along the Deschutes River
2. Unhealthy Deschutes River – Giant irrigation ditch