Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill extends the authorization of the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group until 2032 (previously set to expire in 2016) and increases the allowable administrative cost cap from 5% to 10% of annual funds. The working group, composed of 10-15 members representing environmental groups, irrigated agriculture, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, hydroelectric producers, federal and state agencies, and local governments in the Deschutes River Basin, directly affects stakeholders managing water resources in that region. The key change is the timeline extension and adjusted cost limit, ensuring the group’s ongoing operations without altering its composition or core functions.