Help us Raise the Deschutes

Contribute to Our Mission

Make an Impact. Join the Collective.

Central Oregon’s rivers and streams need our help! Sign up now to join our group of river stewards dedicated to a sustainable river. The Instream Collective is a community initiative that provides an easy opportunity for individuals to give back to the Deschutes River through a monthly or annual investment based on the impact we each have on our local waterways. By pledging your support to the Instream Collective, you are helping to fund crucial conservation measures that restore and protect our precious rivers and streams, now and for future generations.

Step forward together with the Instream Collective — where your investment becomes our future flows.

Together we can Raise the Deschutes!

INSTREAM COLLECTIVE

DRC’s NEW membership program – where your investment becomes our future flows!

Household Water Use per MonthImpact Investment
Creek Impact - Helps the DRC restore 3,000 gallons to the river.
That's the average monthly water use for a single-person household!
$12 monthly
River Impact - Helps the DRC restore 6,000 gallons to the river.
That’s the average monthly water use for 2-person household!
$24 monthly
Watershed Impact - Helps the DRC restore 12,000 gallons to the river.
That’s the average monthly water use for 4-person household!
$48 monthly
Interested in making an even greater impact?

Benefits of a Monthly Membership

Join a community of passionate river supporters by investing in solutions that steward innovative and sustainable water management solutions. The Instream Collective – where your monthly membership becomes water in our river!

Your Membership

Join a special network of change-makers. Members also receive:

• Early access to DRC events.
• Direct communications from DRC staff and partners.
• Periodic discounts and perks from local small businesses who support DRC's mission, just like you!

Advancing DRC’s Mission

Monthly memberships offer the DRC the financial agility to fill funding gaps and seize time-sensitive opportunities, resulting in more restored flows to our rivers.

Downstream Ripples

The Instream Collective helps fund and advance the DRC’s mission. Your dollars result in real increases in flows and improved water quality throughout the Deschutes Basin through tools like the DRC’s Instream Leasing program.

Make a One-Time Donation

Help us create a more resilient water future for the Deschutes Basin. Support our mission to restore streamflow and improve water quality in our local rivers and streams.

A close up of rocks in the water.
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