The underwater tower and fish collection and transfer facility is operational, and fish have begun entering the system. Migrating juvenile fish have followed currents created by the tower and have been transported downstream by PGE biologists. Learn more in News.

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Restoring passage for salmon and steelhead

PGE and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are restoring fish passage on the Deschutes River. For the first time in 40 years, salmon and steelhead will migrate to the Metolius, Crooked River and upper Deschutes rivers.

Through a unique partnership, PGE and the Tribes (co-owners of the Pelton Round Butte Hydro Project) have constructed a 273-foot underwater tower and fish collection facility. The project not only restores passage and habitat for the fish, it supports the local economy by providing greater recreation opportunities, fish harvest for the Tribes and a source of electricity certified as green energy.

Visit PGE’s corporate Web site to learn more about Deschutes River hydro facilities and fish management.

   
   
 
 
 
Podcasts
  Hear what this project means to:  
listen to podcasts The Warms Springs Tribes  
listen to podcasts The Local Community  
listen to podcasts The Chinook Salmon  
listen to podcasts The Steelhead  
listen to podcasts The Bull Trout  
listen to podcasts The Kokanee & Sockeye  
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