Irrigation Season Estimated Target Flow Dates and Rates - Annual Ramp-up Schedule

Developed by hardy pioneers, Swalley was originally organized as the Deschutes Reclamation and Irrigation Company (DRIC) in 1899. Much of the city of Bend (before it was a city) was originally a part…

Swalley's canal piping projects have permanently restored  over 45 cfs to the middle Deschutes River and enhanced delivery of  over 20 cfs in conserved water to farms. That's around 10 billion gallons…

As of 2025, Swalley's conveyance system was ~63% piped and 37% open canal.

The most recent version of our Development Handbook, V1.1 was authorized in 2022. Specific fees are either spelled out in our Fees Policy, or are discretionary based on the nature and scope of your…

Tentative Construction Dates: September 2027 - April 2028