Our Impact
Scientific Research and Advocacy for a Colder, Cleaner Deschutes River Basin
At the Deschutes River Alliance, we uphold citizens’ rights to enforce water quality standards at hydroelectric projects. Through our extensive monitoring system, our surveys and studies on water temperature, aquatic insect populations, and water quality in the lower Deschutes River yield valuable data.
The DRA by the Numbers
The Deschutes River Alliance is a non-profit (501c3) science-based advocacy seeking collaborative solutions to the threats facing the Wild and Scenic Deschutes River and its tributaries. We advocate for colder, cleaner water, a healthy ecosystem, and the recovery and protection of populations of resident and anadromous fish.
More than a Decade of Impact: DRA’s Journey
Become an Advocate
Your voice and presence matters. Whether you are joining us for a live event, like the upcoming DRA Annual Auction, or voicing your concerns over the mismanagement of the Selective Water Withdrawal Tower on the lower Deschutes, show up for the DRA!
Volunteerism
The Deschutes River Alliance encourages involvement and investments that support our mission to restore cold, clean water to the Deschutes River basin. From annual Deschutes River cleanup days to volunteering for our annual auction, engagement from the community is the lifeblood of the DRA.
In Their Own Words
The rapid decline of the lower Deschutes
Watch this captivating video outlining the rapid decline in river health on the lower Deschutes. The DRA works tirelessly to protect the health and vitality of the lower Deschutes River.
Impact in Action
If you’d like to learn more about the DRA’s efforts to strengthen and engage our communities, check out the pages below.
Take Action Now!
Everyone wants clean, healthy water in the Deschutes River. Oregonians cherish our clean and healthy waterways to provide drinking water, wildlife habitat and recreational activities. The lower Deschutes River is a federally designated Wild & Scenic River, and a national treasure. It must be protected for the environmental and economic health of Central Oregon. We believe by working together we can return the lower Deschutes River to full health. The Deschutes River Alliance is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3).