Our Mission:

To protect Upper Deschutes River Communities by restoring and sustaining healthy fire-resistant forests, pure and abundant river flows and wildlife habitat.

The Upper Deschutes River Coalition (UDRC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your involvement and donations are needed to sustain our mission! PLEASE HELP BY MAKING A DONATION NOW!

2008 FireFree Recycle Days

Get started now and take advantage of the free recycle days at the LaPine Transfer Station May 3-4, 2008. Bring your needles, leaves, small branches and brush to area landfills free of charge!  Keep your property free from fire and Get in the Zone! For mor information visit www.firefree.org.

Riverfest 2008

The Upper Deschutes River Coalition is supporting the May 2008 Riverfest Event sponsored by the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council. Please see our ad in the Riverfest Brochure (15,000 copies will be distributed).

Coalition Expands Education and Outreach Program in early 2008

Based on our 2008 Operations Plan, your leadership team has been active during the First Quarter in educating the public regarding our mission and achievements.

On January 23, at the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce's Community forum held at the Sunriver Library, your leadership team presented a 54 slide powerpoint presentation (PDF - 7.03MB) to 34 business leaders in our community.

On February 23, your leadership team presented a 25 slide powerpoint presentation (PDF - 2.81MB) to over 100 plus brokers at their weekly meeting held at the office of the Central Oregon Realtors Association in Bend.

We encourage everyone interested to download a copy of either presentation from the UDRC website to obtain a better understanding of what our Coalition is doing. Just click on either of the above links. It's easy!