Restoring streamflow. Improving water quality
Help Restore the
Deschutes River Basin
Meeting the Water Needs of the Basin
Join us in protecting our water resources for generations to come.
Habitat Restoration
Restored flows create opportunities for improved water quality, decreased temperatures, and habitat restoration.
Modernizing Water Use
Increasing efficiency in water delivery and on-farm use creates opportunities for conservation.
Adapting to Change
Dramatic flow fluctuations lead to degraded fish habitats and poor water quality.
Restoring Streamflow and Improving Water Quality
Protecting Our Rivers
The Deschutes River Conservancy is dedicated to restoring streamflow and improving water quality in the Deschutes River Basin through collaborative programs and partnerships since 1996. By bringing together stakeholders and implementing market-based solutions, we have successfully restored up to 350 CFS of flow in the basin, equivalent to over 14 Olympic-sized swimming pools per hour.
Flows Restored
Basin-wide, DRC and our partners have restored over 350 cubic feet per second to our rivers and streams.
Miles of Canals Piped
Open canals lose up to half of their water diverted for irrigation, while piping conserves this water, keeping it instream.
Annual Water Transactions
Leasing unused water from irrigation patron facilitates opportunities for voluntary market-based water exchange.
Restoring Streamflow. Improving Water Quality.
Water Transactions
Facilitating water rights leasing and transfers to enhance streamflow
Irrigation Modernization
Modernizing irrigation systems to increase efficiency and restore river flows
Water Quality
Decreasing temperatures and addressing nutrient issues to ensure cold, clean water
Streamflow Restoration
Streamflow restoration programs for ecosystem health
Collaborative Planning
Building consensus to balance water use and meet regional needs
Education Outreach
Empowering communities to understand and engage with basin water issues
Where we work throughout
the Deschutes Basin
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