DBBC Town Hall 

You're Invited! Joint Town Hall Irrigation District Meeting

Wednesday Mar 18, 2026 ⋅ 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 NW Rippling River Ct, Bend, OR 97701 (Rooms: Cascade C&D)

Hosted by Arnold, Central Oregon, Lone Pine, North Unit, Ochoco, Three Sisters, and Tumalo Irrigation Districts.

Highlights:

  • Water Outlook Presentation, Jeremy Giffin, Central Oregon Water Master
  • Adapting to a New Era of Water Management & Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation
  • Updates from irrigation districts on projects, conservation efforts, and basin wide progress

 

Planning Document (updated 3/12/2026)

5:30 – 5:35 PM (5 min)

Welcome & Opening Remarks: ShanRae

  • Welcome attendees
  • Brief overview of purpose of the meeting
  • Introduce Craig Horrell

5:33 – 5:40 PM (7 min)

Basin Overview: Craig Horrell, DBBC President

  • Role of DBBC and regional collaboration

 5:40 – 5:55 PM (15 min)

Water Season Outlook: Jeremy Giffin, Watermaster

  • Current conditions
  • Expectations for the upcoming irrigation season

 5:55 – 6:10 PM (15 min)

Adapting to a New Era of Water Management/Meeting the Habitat Conservation Plan – David             Filippi

  • HCP update, implementation, and adaptive management

 6:10 – 6:40 PM (30 min)

Panel Discussion: Basin wide Progress and District Updates

District Managers Panel, moderated by ShanRae. Each district will provide 1–2 slides highlighting key projects, season outlook, and important updates for patrons.

·         Invite district managers to the stage for the panel

  • District managers:
    • Slide introducing board members
    • 1-2 slides with project updates and/or season information

6:40 – 6:55 PM (15 min)

Audience Q&A

·         Questions will be submitted during the meeting and provided by managers.