DCWC focuses on projects that promote habitat for native species, protect land use and enhance that ecological and economical stability of the watershed. Our landowners are among the most proactive in the state; they are constantly engaging in programs that collaborate with resources managers from state and federal agencies, as well as private consultants to better their operations and provide system wide benefits. Specific areas we are currently focusing on include flood protection, water conservation, improving conditions migrating salmon and steelhead. Listed below are a few of these projects in more detail.

Flood Control Project

 After expensive flooding in 1997/1998 DCWC sat down with experts from across the country to develop an improved flood management plan. The overall goal was to provide increased flood protection to local landowners while improving instream conditions for native salmonids, and received remarkable support from both local landowners and the environmental community. Funding has waxed and waned but the last year a preferred alternative was approved by the board. A segment of the proposed actions has been submitted for funding through the Flood Protection Corridor Program.
 Check back soon as we are working on adding a link to the project and will be posting funding news as it becomes available.

Seeking Funding for Water Use Efficiency Improvements.

We are currently searching for funding to improve Deer Creek Irrigation District's water delivery system. The project would mainly consist of lining segments of the main delivery ditch that have been isolated as areas of significant loss.

Outreach and Education Programs

We are in the process of developing a protocol that would allow us to sponsor local landowners, managers, and youth to relevant events and seminars, the goal being to increase awareness in current developments in natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, and rural community development.