What we do
Water Transactions
The DRC’s suite of water transactions—including Instream Leasing, Permanent Instream Water Rights Transfers, the Groundwater Mitigation Bank, and the Deschutes Water Bank—offers flexible, voluntary tools to move water where it’s needed most. These market-based approaches protect water rights and enhance long-term river health.
Deschutes Water Bank
The Deschutes Water Bank helps match water supply with demand through voluntary, market-based exchanges that support farms, cities, and rivers.
McKay Creek Water Rights Switch
The McKay Creek Water Rights Switch restores 11.2 cfs to McKay Creek, improving streamflow and fish habitat while providing landowners with more reliable irrigation rights from Prineville Reservoir.
Streamflow Monitoring
The DRC’s streamflow monitoring program provides vital data to guide sustainable water management and track restoration progress.
Instream Leasing Program
The DRC’s instream leasing program protects water rights, restores flows, and offers flexible lease options for districts and landowners.
Permanent Instream Water Rights Transfers
The DRC acquires water rights for permanent instream use, restoring flows and generating mitigation credits for cities and water providers.
Conserved Water Program
The DRC permanently conserves water through canal piping, lining, and on-farm efficiency projects.
