Our work focuses on the Deschutes River from its origins in the Cascade range to the confluence with the Metolius and Crooked Rivers at Lake Billy Chinook. Along this 130-mile route, the river passes through several reservoirs, public land, Sunriver, the City of Bend and a 30-mile-long desert canyon. This reach is utilized by many for a wide range of recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Most of the water serving irrigated agriculture in Central Oregon is diverted from this reach of the river. Our restoration focus is therefore rooted in assisting with water management (e.g., the affects of modified flow on stream habitat and fisheries), its associated infrastructure (e.g., dams and diversions) and more recently on assisting protection and restoration of critical habitat for the listed Oregon Spotted Frog. Our restoration priorities are focused by reach to reflect diverse needs of the Deschutes River. You can learn more about those priorities here.
Below is a list of projects we have completed and/or are in the process of completing. Please check back often to learn more, or feel free to contact us for specific information.
Cline Falls Dam Removal
Big Marsh
Ryan Ranch Wetland
Odell and Maklaks Fish Passage
Deschutes River Clean-Up
First Street Rapids
Double Eagle Ranch Livestock Exclusion
Trapper Creek Bull Trout Habitat Restoration
Tumalo Creek Restoration
Farewell Bend Park Riparian Restoration
Riverbend South Access and Restoration Project
Lynch Property Riparian Restoration
Miller Property Riparian Restoration
Vandevert Ranch Fish Habitat