The Swalley Main Canal Piping Projects (Phases # 1-7 and a couple other lateral projects) have permanently restored ~45 cfs to the middle Deschutes River and enhanced delivery of ~20 cfs in conserved water. That's nearly 10 billion gallons of water per year managed more efficiently! To date, we have contracted some of the largest conserved water transfer projects in the state of Oregon. Our projects have greatly improved streamflow and water quality for local fisheries and other aquatic habitat on the Deschutes River whilst making water deliveries for our customers more secure. An accompanying hydroelectric plant that we built in 2010 (shown below) powers ~250 households and businesses in the Old-Mill District and Southern Crossing District of Bend, Or with low-impact, fish-friendly, green, renewable energy. The Deschutes River Conservancy, Energy Trust of Oregon, Farmers Conservation Alliance, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, DEQ, and many others have been key partners in many of our projects.

Swalley hydropower operations are incidental to "on-farm" water deliveries, so green, renewable electricity is only being created when we are delivering water to our customers. When people don't need irrigation water, renewable energy operations are ramped down. As an added benefit of owning and operating a hydro power plant, the District's operations are carbon negative.