The beautiful Crooked River and its tributaries flow through the southeastern portion of the Deschutes Basin. Groundwater is naturally less available and streamflows are more variable here than in western areas of the Deschutes Basin.

Floodplain development and irrigation operations have changed streamflow patterns in the Crooked River.  We focus on restoring the lower Crooked River and two of its tributaries, McKay Creek and Ochoco Creek.