Delivering Water and Renewable Energy to Central OregonSince 1899, Swalley has been a progressive, responsible steward to one of our most precious natural resources. Water. Read on....
Main Canal Piping and Hydroelectric ProjectCompleted in 2010, the Swalley Main Canal Piping and Hydroelectric Project permanently restored 39 cfs to the Middle Deschutes River. The conserved water greatly improved streamflow and water quality…
Irrigation Schedule & Stock Runs2017 Irrigation SeasonThe 2017 Irrigation Season initial turn-ins began April 1st through April 4th. Per the ramp-up schedule below, delivery rates vary and some patrons may experience water…
Statute, Bylaws & Select PolicyOregon Revised Statute (ORS) 545 Water Law. These are the laws and policies that we are governed by.
The Deschutes Basin Board of ControlThe Deschutes Basin Board of Control (DBBC) is made up of the following 8 irrigation districts:
About The DistrictDeveloped 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…
Habitat Conservation Plan Q & ADeschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (DBHCP). Intiated in 2008, is a multi-species plan that will assist the City and the Irrigation District members of the Deschutes Basin Board of Control, in…
