Protecting land & restoring aquatic habitat for native species

The Deschutes Partnership is comprised of three non-profit organizations – the Deschutes Land Trust, Deschutes River Conservancy and Upper Deschutes Watershed Council.

Our Goal

Restore habitat conditions in the Upper Deschutes Basin to support viable populations of Oregon spotted frog, reintroduced salmon and steelhead, and other native species.

Download: An Overview of Restoration in Central Oregon

Metolius River

One of the crown jewels of Oregon, the Metolius River and its tributary, Lake Creek, provide critical habitat for the spawning and rearing of spring chinook and sockeye salmon.

Whychus Creek

Whychus Creek is a 40-mile-long tributary of the Deschutes River in Central Oregon and the focus of intensive restoration and reintroduction of salmon and steelhead.

Crooked River

The Crooked River watershed spans nearly 3 million acres and was historically responsible for nearly 50% of the steelhead production in the upper Deschutes Basin.