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Oregon Legislature Approves Deschutes Water Bank Pilot Bill
The Oregon State Legislature has passed House Bill 3806, approving pilot water bank authorities in the Deschutes Basin. This legislation marks a significant step forward in helping Central Oregon expand more flexible and efficient water management to support farms, cities, and rivers alike.
Tracking Change in the Upper Deschutes: What We’re Learning About River Health
The 2024 Upper Deschutes River Mitigation and Enhancement (M&E) Annual Report offers a look at how aquatic ecosystems in the Deschutes River basin are responding to evolving water management practices and restoration efforts.
Three Sisters Irrigation District Completes Final Piping Project— A Major Milestone in the Ongoing Restoration of Whychus Creek
The final section of canal piping in the Three Sisters Irrigation District (TSID) has been completed, marking a major milestone in streamflow restoration, on-farm efficiency, and renewable energy generation.
Avion Water Customers: Help our Rivers When It Matters Most
Blue Water is a monthly donor program that allows Avion Water customers to contribute directly to the DRC’s instream leasing work. These small monthly donations—often less than $2—support the restoration of streamflows in Tumalo Creek and the Deschutes River by compensating landowners who voluntarily leave water in the stream rather than using it for irrigation.
Trout Creek: Supporting Steelhead in the Lower Deschutes
Trout Creek is a key tributary to the Deschutes River and supports one of the largest native steelhead runs in the basin.
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