About WISE

Bradshaw Drop - Joint Diversion Point

The WISE Project is being proposed to address the problems of unreliable irrigation water supplies and degraded water quantity and quality for native anadromous salmonids in the Bear Creek and Little Butte Creek watersheds by improving irrigation reliability and aquatic habitat in an economically and environmentally feasibly manner.

The goals of the WISE Project are to:

• Increase stream flows and improve water quality in Bear Creek and Little Butte Creek during irrigation season.
• Improve reliability, efficiency, and effectiveness of water delivery to irrigation districts.
• Improve the raw water supply quality for municipal treatment and distribution.
• Improve aquatic habitat for native anadromous salmonids and riparian species.