Deschutes River
Our commitment to the Deschutes River Basin.
In the Deschutes River Basin, we work with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon to provide clean, emissions-free hydropower – enough to power more than 150,000 homes.
But that’s not all. We have another important set of goals: achieve long-term sustainability for the salmon and steelhead populations in the Upper and Lower Deschutes, help restore the regional watershed and contribute to the local economy.
- Our Story
See how we're collaborating to restore salmon and steelhead to a healthy Deschutes River while generating power at the Pelton Round Butte Project.
- Deschutes Updates & Events
Learn the latest about the work we’re doing on the Deschutes.
- Deschutes Water Quality
The latest information on our water quality monitoring and recent studies
- Pelton Round Butte Fund
Learn about how we fund habitat conservation, fish passage and water quality projects on the Deschutes basin. Apply for funding here.
- Pelton Round Butte Pacific Lamprey Fund
Learn about our efforts to enhance and identify Pacific lamprey habitats and support research within the Lower Deschutes Basin.
- Shoreline Management
Review our plan to protect public health and safety and balance competing uses on the shorelines of Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus.
- Deschutes Reservoir Fishing
Get an overview of fish species that call Lake Simtustus and Lake Billy Chinook home.
- Fact Sheets, Studies & Resources
Find recent studies, reports, and helpful fact sheets about our work on the Deschutes, as well as links to other resources.
- Deschutes Daily Fish Counts
Daily fish counts for salmon and steelhead migrating up the Deschutes River.
- Deschutes Fish Runs
Trends and timing of fish migration on the Deschutes River.
- Contact Us
Get fish counts for the Clackamas, Deschutes, Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
Come experience the wonder of the Deschutes and Clackamas Rivers at one of our parks and campgrounds.