Deschutes River Conservancy Email Format
Environmental ServicesOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Deschutes River Conservancy is a nonprofit organization in the environmental services sector focused on restoring streamflow and improving water quality in the Deschutes Basin. Based in Bend, Oregon, it works with a broad network of stakeholders across Central Oregon to protect rivers and streams. To date, its programs have safeguarded more than 208 cfs of flow, equivalent to about 116 million gallons of water per day. It accomplishes its mission through multi-stakeholder collaboration, including irrigation districts and other regional partners, to address water-management needs and implement conservation projects that benefit river health. In June 2024, the Deschutes River was recognized by USA Today 10Best as a top river for fly fishing, reflecting public interest in the basin's water resources. The organization operates as a small, community-focused entity that emphasizes practical watershed improvements through collaboration.