30 Years of Collaboration: How Irrigation Diversions and Flow Restoration Shape the Deschutes River

Description

Irrigation diversions shape the Deschutes and rivers across the West. Below Bend, up to 94% of river flow can be diverted for irrigation. 

For 30+ years, DRC has worked with irrigation districts on efficiency upgrades and instream leasing, helping Middle Deschutes flows increase nearly five-fold. 

Join our tour of the river above and below major diversions, and learn how water rights were established here and across the West. The tour starts at Pioneer Park, moves to the diversions near NE Division and NE 3rd, ends at Sawyer Park with refreshments after.