Thanks to partnerships between the Deschutes River Conservancy, and local irrigation districts, new solutions have been developed to restore over 115 cubic feet per second of flow to the Middle Deschutes during the summer months. Water leasing agreements with irrigators keeps the river flowing, fostering a healthy ecosystem for people, plants and wildlife. The project covers a a 35-mile section of the river between the city of Bend and Lake Billy Chinook, Oregon.
Project Partner: Deschutes River Conservancy
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Lytle Creek Nitrate Removal
Led by the Deschutes River Conservancy, this project supports the coordination of a water quality monitoring partnership as well the implementation of a water quality improvement project on Lytle Creek in Central Oregon. Coordination activities will include finalizing the Crooked River Water Quality Partnership Strategic Action Plan, establishing a governance framework for the Partnership, and producing reports documenting progress towards the Partnership’s goals.