Deschutesriver.org Website Review

avion water patrons can sign up for blue water by checking on the blue water mailer they receive in this months bill. 100% of the funds go to water leasing projects facilitated by the drc to protect water in the deschutes river. the drc is partnering with mckay creek fa*mers and ochoco irrigation district to restore natural flows to mckay creek. the basin study work group hosted public houses to learn more about the available strategies to restore rivers and meet community needs into the future. if you missed them you can see them here. see the latest basin study. we're working to restore streamflow ​​and improve water quality in the deschutes basin. but the systems that manage it were created 100 years ago, and now it’s suffering. the deschutes is a natural jewel in the heart of our community. but many of us are unaware that the river upstream of bend is in big trouble. its ecology is at a tipping point and showing steep declines in fish, wildlife and vegetation. we must act now before it is too the deschutes river runs through the heart of central oregon. for the past century, the river has been managed to serve irrigation needs. this has had a negative impact on flows and the health of the river. together with our community, the deschutes river conservancy is central oregon kids speak up about what the river means to them. as you wish these things for your loved ones this holiday season, take a moment to remember how the river provides many of these gifts and. the problems are fixable and we're all working together to conserve water and​ solve them. planning for sustainable water management practices to support the river and other users into the future. drcs transfers program acquires and transfers water rights to be permanently protected instream. sharing water to meet the modern needs of rivers, cities, and fa*ms. find out more about water management the deschutes basin is over-allocated. we work cooperatively in the basin to restore flows in local streams.