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	GORP - Deschutes River, Oregon
		In the early 1800s, the Deschutes River was known by French fur traders as the "Riviere des Chutes" or "Riviere aux Chutes" - the "river of falls." The Deschutes River is now known throughout the United States as a river for fishing, canoeing, rafting, hiking, and beautiful scenery.
		River flow has been regulated since 1922, but it is still a river of contrasts, changing in character from Class I to Class IV rapids within a few hundred yards.
		The upper Deschutes River provided power and water for early sawmills, and today farmers and ranchers depend on water from the river to irrigate and develop land.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_river/or_desch.htm (1883 words)

	Columbia River Gorge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Columbia River Gorge is a spectacular canyon of the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.
		Extending roughly from the confluence of the Columbia with the Deschutes River down to eastern reaches of the Portland metropolitan area, the gorge furnishes the only navigable route through the Cascades.
		Many are along the Columbia River Highway, including the notable Multnomah Falls, which, at 620 feet (188 m), is the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Columbia_Gorge (575 words)

	Tumwater, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tumwater is a city located in Thurston County, Washington near where the Deschutes River enters Budd Inlet, the southernmost point of Puget Sound.
		Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Tumwater ranks 89th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
		Tumwater was founded next to the falls of the Deschutes River at the south end of Puget Sound as New Market in 1846 by a group of pioneers, making it the first United States settlement on the Puget Sound.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tumwater,_Washington (663 words)

	Encyclopedia: Deschutes River (Washington)
		The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped near the mouth of the Deschutes River during their return trip upriver on April 21, 1806.
		The Deschutes is a popular whitewater rafting river, with many Class III rapids.
		River Drifters is one of the oldest and most experienced whitewater rafting companies in Oregon and Washington.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Deschutes-River-(Washington) (431 words)

	Deschutes River (Washington) - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		The Deschutes River is a 50-mile-long river in Washington.
		Its source is in the Snoqualmie National Forest in Lewis County, and it empties into Budd Inlet of Puget Sound at Olympia in Thurston County.
		It was given its name by French fur traders, who called it Riviere des Chutes, or "River of the Falls."
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Deschutes_River_%28Washington%29 (110 words)

	Deschutes River Rafting in Oregon - Guided Whitewater Rafting Adventure Trips and Vacations in Oregon and Washington
		Central Oregon's mighty Deschutes River is one of America's most popular whitewater rafting venues, and for good reason.
		This wild ride on the Klickitat river, one of Washington State's most exciting rivers, is a 5-hour, one day trip that includes a deli lunch.
		Our rafts are equipped with all the essential river accessories that are necessary for a safe and successful trip, including life-jackets, paddles, oars, dry bags, frames, ropes, etc. In addition, we provide all the necessary permits and insurance before each trip.
	www.highdesertriver.com /deschutes-river (796 words)

	Deschutes River rafting and guided Deschutes River whitewater rafting trips in Maupin, Oregon with All Star Rafting
		The Deschutes River starts high in the Cascade mountains at Lava Lake.
		Fortunately the river is recharged by the spring waters of the Metolius and Crooked Rivers.
		The river is divided into four segments with many different trips available.
	www.asrk.com /pages/maupin.html (630 words)

	DKCC Discussions - Deschutes at 12,000
		It was definitely a longer boat wave, but the spud boats could make it work by entering from the other side of the river.
		So the line (which eventually grew to about 30 of us...although at any one time at least 10 people were on shore) was split evenly on left and right.
		There were a couple of bumps in the road when Squirrels Blues review drained our battery and we had to beg juice from strangers, and when Pat drove away from camp before untying the tarp from the car racks.
	dkcc.org /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1698 (725 words)

	Lewis and Clark's Columbia River - Deschutes River, Oregon
		Across from the mouth of the Deschutes, hugging the Washington shore, is Miller Island, and slightly upstream on the Washington side is the Maryhill Museum.
		The Deschutes River drainage covers approximately 10,500 square miles and is second in size only to the Willamette River drainage in northwestern Oregon.
		The Deschutes Basin is bounded on the west by the Cascade Mountains, on the south by high elevation pine forest, on the east by the high desert plateau, and on the north by the Columbia River, and is separated into upper and lower sections.
	www.iinet.com /~englishriver/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/Regions/Places/deschutes_river.html (2213 words)

	Smith, Walden Urge DOI/BLM to Delay Boat Permitting Plans for Deschutes River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The INR report was requested in August after the BLM and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department refused to release the results of their boater-traffic study because of major discrepancies in the data they collected.
		"The Deschutes River is cherished by many people, but none appreciate it more than those who depend on it for their livelihoods," said Smith.
		Smith and Walden have also asked that the plan created to manage the lower Deschutes River, agreed to in 1993, be reevaluated to reflect the latest information on the river's condition.
	www.senate.gov /~gsmith/press/011011d.htm (291 words)

	Deschutes River fly fishing guides for Steelhead and Trout.
		Deschutes River rainbows, referred to as "redsides," are one hundred percent native to the Lower Deschutes and the high populations of these adult trout are safely protected with catch and release regulations.
		Designated a wild and scenic river, the Lower Deschutes offers one of the most enjoyable boat rides in the Northwest and is among the finest rainbow trout and summer steelhead fisheries in the nation.
		We serve the whole 100 miles of the Lower Deschutes River, from Warm Springs to the mouth at the Columbia river.
	www.worldwidefishing.com /oregon/b1961 (739 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Deschutes River State Recreation Area (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The park is the trailhead for a 16-mile trail, used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, that follows the river on a former railway roadbed.
		Deschutes State Park, located at the trailhead, has reservable campsites near the river: 25 primitive, 33 with electrical hookups, and four group areas.
		Anyone floating in the Deschutes River is required to purchase a boaters pass.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/702lls.htm (339 words)

	Washington Indian Tribes
		On the upper course of Willopah River, and the southern and western headwaters of the Chehalis.
		On Satsop River, a branch of the Chehalis.
		On the Wynoochee, an affluent of Chehalis River.
	www.accessgenealogy.com /native/washington/index.htm (9243 words)

	How to Catch Lower Deschutes Summer Run Steelhead, Rick Hansen, Fish Sniffer Online
		Beginning as a babbling brook meandering through lush meadows at the head waters near Little Lava Lake, and ending as a mighty wild river confined by towering 1,000 basalt cliffs at the confluence with the Columbia, the Deschutes River's diversity for scenery and recreation is unmatched by any body of water in the Lower 48.
		However, the lower seven miles from Kloan to the Deschutes River State Park is much better suited for the "day use only" anglers at the park and Heritage Landing access at the mouth.
		The Deschutes River is the jewel of Central Oregon.
	www.fishsniffer.com /technique/rhdeschutes.html (938 words)

	Professionally guided fly fishing adventures and expeditions on the Deschutes River in Oregon for one of the best runs ...
		Professionally guided fly fishing adventures and expeditions on the Deschutes River in Oregon for one of the best runs of summer steelhead in the lower 48 states, using Skunks and Purple Perils.
		A river setting incongruous with its surroundings, the Deschutes is framed for much of its length by stark rimrock dropping off precipitously onto a greenbelt of foliage that cradles its fish laden waters.
		The Deschutes is a big rambling river which combined with frequent windy conditions dictates rods with backbone.
	www.emeraldwateranglers.com /deschutes.html (239 words)

	Bischof's FlyFishing, Deschutes River Guided Fly Fishing Services, Maupin, Oregon
		Deschutes River Steelhead — Trout — Lower Deschutes — Maupin
		Unlike so many other western rivers which can be severely impacted by drought and low water, the spring fed Deschutes is fortunate with some of the most consistent flows in the country.
		The small town of Maupin sits on the banks of the lower Deschutes River and is home to several restaurants, lodges, a fly shop, and a local tavern.
	www.bischofsflyfishing.com /deschutes.htm (500 words)

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		The Deschutes River, originating on the eastern slopes of the Cascades Mountains between Crater Lake and Bend, flows for nearly 240 miles (384 km) northward to the Columbia River, providing much-needed water to adjacent central Oregon's farm and rangelands.
		A 3-mile (5-km) stretch of the upper Deschutes River, about 8 miles west of Bend, is becoming an increasingly popular rafting vacation interlude for summertime visitors to central Oregon.
		Because of the frequency of the Deschutes daily whitewater trips—as many as six are run by each of the river's three licensed commercial outfitters—reservations are normally not required.
	www.e-raft.com /Regions/PacificNorthwest/DeschutesUpper.asp (256 words)

	Smith Behind Effort to Accelerate Stem Cell Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Washington, DC – Senators Gordon Smith and Ron Wyden advanced their legislation (S.166) that reauthorizes participation by the Bureau of Reclamation in the Deschutes River Conservancy for an additional ten years during a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power today.
		The Deschutes River Conservancy, formerly known as the Deschutes Resources Conservancy, is designed to achieve local consensus for on-the-ground projects to improve ecosystem health in the Deschutes River Basin.
		The former Deschutes Resources Conservancy was originally authorized in 1996 as a pilot project and was so successful it was reauthorized in the 106th Congress.
	gsmith.senate.gov /press/2004/04-19-05.htm (346 words)

	Deschutes River
		The rest of the river from from the dam to the mouth has sparser numbers of fish.
		Rivers, which contain a high percentage of wild steelhead from June through October, are the best bet.
		Cots will be supplied and we urge that you consider napping along the river for a couple of hours to re-charge your batteries for the evening fishing and the long ride home.
	www.flyfishusa.com /newsletter/080402 (1817 words)

	Jobs at Squaxin Island
		OLYMPIA (August 12, 2003) – The annual return of salmon to the Deschutes River is a reminder of the lost estuary habitat that severely limits the river’s salmon productivity.
		“The Deschutes River, because it is dammed at 5th Avenue, shutting off one and a half miles of estuary up to Tumwater Falls, is not even a remotely functioning estuarine system,” said Jeff Dickison, Policy Analyst with the Squaxin Island Tribe.
		Capitol Lake was created in 1951 when an earthen dam was built across the lower Deschutes River at 5th Avenue, contrary to the original plans of the Capitol Campus.
	www.squaxinisland.org /deschutes/lost.html (485 words)

	Sea Kayak Instruction and Sea Kayak Classes at Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe - Learn to Sea Kayak in Oregon and Washington
		River Otter, Bald Eagles, Osprey and other playful waterfowl make the Upper Deschutes River their home.
		The character of the river is mellow and these trips are open to kayaks or canoes.
		As the river meanders along we pass a 6000 year old lava flow and tour a lagoon with an underwater Lava cave.
	www.aldercreek.com /kayak-instruction/sea-kayak-upper-deschutes.cfm (372 words)

	Deschutes Watershed Center
		The Deschutes Watershed Center is a proposed Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife salmon-rearing facility along the Deschutes River in Tumwater, Washington.
		The Deschutes River watershed is a diverse ecosystem that has supported aquatic, plant, animal, and human life for millennia.
		Friends of Deschutes Watershed Center is a community-based, non-profit organization formed in 2004 to support the educational component of the Deschutes Watershed Center and promote watershed stewardship.
	deschuteswatershedcenter.org (522 words)

	Lower Deschutes letter
		WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR) today applauded the commitment by the Department of the Interior to increase the involvement of local governments in decisions concerning the Lower Deschutes Management Plan (LDMP).
		In 1988 the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River was designated by Congress as a National Wild and Scenic River and classified as a recreational river area.
		If the health of the Deschutes River has improved since the development of the LDMP, common sense seems to dictate that the river-usage provisions of the plan be updated to reflect the current condition of the river.
	www.house.gov /walden/press/releases/2002/feb/pr020802.html (558 words)

	DeschutesAngler.com:Helpful Fly Fishing Links
		All river users in any type of floating device must have a pass and must state where they are floating.
		Deschutes River Conservancy If you care about the Deschutes, look into supporting or volunteering for this non-profit based in Bend.
		Wild Fish Conservancy Based in Washington and formerly known as Washington Trout, this non-profit organization is working to protect the rivers and native fish of the Northwest.
	www.deschutesangler.com /retail/common/community/article_stripped.asp?store_id=999&id=390 (342 words)

	Search: DeschutesRiver - Info.com
		Guided river trips and raft rentals on the Deschutes, Clackamas, White Salmon, Wind and Grande Ronde rivers in Oregon and Washington.
		The Deschutes River heads in South Central Oregon and flows nearly 300 miles due north to enter the Columbia River near the Dalles.
		Nestled along the banks of the sparkling Deschutes River in Bend, OR, the Bend Riverside Motel is close to everything - but away from it all.
	www.info.com /DeschutesRiver (365 words)

	CVO Menu - The Volcanoes of Lewis and Clark - April 21, 1806
		The lower Deschutes River basin lies in the southern portion of the Columbia Basin physiographic province.
		The upper Deschutes River basin encompasses the upper 132 river miles of the Deschutes River and drains approximately 2,200 square miles.
		1910, Junction of the Deschutes River with the Columbia River.
	vulcan.wr.usgs.gov /LivingWith/Historical/LewisClark/volcanoes_lewis_clark_april_21_1806.html (3357 words)

	Fly Fishing the Deschutes River in Oregon
		The Lower Deschutes River is nested on Oregon's northern border and joins the Columbia after flowing for over a hundred miles of prime trout and steelhead water.
		The temperature the first day must have hit 90 degrees, but luckily for us there was enough shade at the river shore to keep us cool until the sun crept over the horizon and away from the canyon.
		We were packed up and on the trail by 10am and we spent the rest of the morning hiking the trail until we found a perfect camp spot to spend the afternoon and evening.
	www.washingtonflyfishing.com /columns/deschutes.htm (1858 words)

	Whitewater Rafting - Deschutes River Whitewater Rafting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		whitewater rafting in oregon and washington on the Deschutes, White...
		Clackamas, and Sandy rivers, and in Washington on the White Salmon, Klickitat,...
		Northwest river rafting and camping on the White Salmon River in the Columbia
	www.whitewater-rafting.info /deschutesriverwhitewaterrafting (565 words)

	Washington State River Rafting
		River rafting can be one of the most exciting ways to nourish the daily grind of life.
		This is the season when the snowmelt is at it’s peak and the rivers are filled with the most water.
		Although the water flows may not be at their peak, trips like the White Salmon River will keep your adrenaline pumping all through the summer.
	www.riverdrifters.net /washington_state_rr.htm (412 words)

	Jobs at Squaxin Island
		The Deschutes River today is held behind a dam, creating Capitol Lake and drowning the Deschutes’ natural estuary.
		This shanty town survived until the 1940s when it was burned to make way for the final damming of the Deschutes River in the 1950s.
		By blocking the Deschutes River, the State of Washington created a warm, shallow reservoir with a host of environmental problems, including water quality issues and an ongoing invasion of non-native weeds.
	www.squaxinisland.org /deschutes/flow.html (615 words)

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