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Whychus Creek flows from glaciers our volcanic Cascade peaks. Photo: Russ MacMillan.
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The cold waters of Whychus Creek provide habitat for a variety of plants, animals, and fish. The Creek also provides recreational opportunities for our community. Photo: Tyler Roemer.
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Salmon and steelhead are now returning to Whychus Creek after an absence of 50 years. Photo: Kris Kristovich.
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Efforts to bring back steelhead and salmon to the region has been a collaborative with many partners and volunteers. Photo: Bob Woodward.
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The Deschutes Land Trust's first conservation project on Whychus Creek was Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. In 2012, the Land Trust and partners returned Whychus Creek to its meandering path through the meadow. The restoration will help improve water quality an
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Whychus Creek now meanders through Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Photo: Deb Quinlan.
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The Deschutes Land Trust conserved another 450 acres of Whychus Creek with the acquistion of Whychus Canyon Preserve in 2010. Photo: Jay Mather.
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Whychus Canyon Preserve protects wildlife habitat, 2 miles of Whychus Creek and provide the main public access to Whychus creek between Sisters and Alder Springs. Photo: Tyler Roemer.
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In 2014, the Deschutes Land Trust added 480 acres to Whychus Canyon Preserve. The addition protects 2 more miles of Whychus Creek and connects the Preserve to Land Trust protected Rimrock Ranch. Pho
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Deschutes Land Trust has protected 8 miles of Whychus Creek including 2 miles at Rimrock Ranch (pictured above). Photo: Byron Dudley.
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Finally, Whychus Creek meets with the Deschutes River near Alder Springs, another scenic spot and recreational highlight. Photo: Byron Dudley.