Open Rivers Fund Projects

Each barrier removal project is unique, a function of its singular history, engineering, hydrology, economic modeling, watershed restoration planning, regulatory compliance, construction and project management, political engagement, and community participation. Learn more about the projects we support.

Alaska

Eklutna River

Colorado

Craig diversion dam

Yampa River tributary

Idaho

Big Wood River Diversion 45

Blaine Diversion

Little Lost River

Lewiston Orchards Project

Clearwater River

Red Ives Creek Dam

Red Ives Creek / Upper St. Joe River, Idaho

New Mexico

Upper Gila River

Oregon

Abiqua Creek Dam

Abiqua Creek, Pudding River

Annie Creek diversion dams

Annie Creek

Eagle Fern Dam and North Fork Eagle Creek Dam

Eagle Creek

Fishery diversion dams

North Fork Klaskanine River

Kellogg Creek

Klamath River Dams

Klamath River

Poley Allen Diversion

Lostine River

Rogue irrigation dams

Rogue River streams

Three drop structures

Long Tom River

Three Rivers Weir

Nestucca River

Warner Basin diversion dams

Warner Basin

Wyoming

Bear River diversion dams

Bear River

Bitterroot Ranch Dams

East Fork Wind River

Powder River Irrigation Diversions

Middle Fork of Powder River

California

Branciforte Creek barriers

Branciforte Creek, San Lorenzo River

Klamath River Dams

Klamath River

Matilija Creek, Ventura River

Mill Creek, San Vicente Creek

Potter Valley Project

Eel River

Mailbu Creek

Montana

Rattlesnake Dam

Rattlesnake Creek

Rattlesnake Wilderness dams

Rattlesnake Creek

Upper Clark Fork diversions

Clark Fork River

Utah

Bear River diversion dams

Bear River

Washington

Bateman Island Causeway

Yakima River Delta

Similkameen River

Snoqualmie River tributary

Wildboy Creek

Lower Snake River Dams

Lower Snake River, Washington

Nelson, Old Union, and Fruitvale dams

Yakima River Basin

Middle Fork Nooksack River

Olympic Peninsula culverts

Culverts removal