Deschutes River Conservancy

The Deschutes River Conservancy, Located in Bend, Oregon, Will Support the Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative, an Existing Watershed Group Representing More Than 40 Groups, in Developing the Upper Deschutes Sub-basin Water Management Plan to Guide the Implementation of Watershed Management Projects to Meet the Needs for Rivers, Agriculture, and Growing Communities. Recent Studies by the Collaborative Have Identified Shortages for Instream and Out-of-stream Water Demands of Up to 400,000 Acre-feet. These Shortages Affect River Function, Water Quality, and Habitat for Native Fish Species and Oregon Spotted Frog, a Threatened Species Under the Endangered Species Act. Shortages Also Affect the Viability of Irrigated Agriculture and Growing Communities. Through This Project, the Collaborative Will Develop a Plan That Will Provide a Roadmap to Meet Long-term Needs in the Upper Deschutes and Give the Basin a Powerful Platform to Ensure Implementation Outcomes Maximize Benefits for the Resource and Communities.