Our rivers need a revolution.
We leverage analytics to achieve quantified results at a whole new scale.
New Uplift ReportHere are the different ways we fix rivers.

With innovation and new technologies, we can calculate the ecological outcomes of restoration projects, allowing smarter restoration to happen faster.
Tools & Technology

As the nation’s first water trust, we work collaboratively with landowners to keep more water in our rivers and streams.
Water Quantity

Whether planting trees to cool streams, reintroducing river meanders, or creating log jams, we apply strategic solutions to improve water quality and restore critical habitat.
Water Quality

When a regulated entity needs a compliance solution, we can help. We offer natural infrastructure solutions that benefit the environment, while saving ratepayers money.
Compliance Solutions
News

Partner Profile: McKenzie Watershed Council
Working with trusted partners in watersheds across the West is invaluable to fulfilling
March 14, 2023

Native Plants and Why They Matter
River temperature is a vital element of the overall health of river ecosystems.
March 13, 2023

Forecasting impact of pressurized irrigation-system...
The Freshwater Trust published a study in Water Resources Research detailing a graph-theoretic
March 10, 2023
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Fixing rivers on a timeline that matters requires strategic action, bold outcomes and an economy that’s aligned with the environment. Your gift will go directly to helping The Freshwater Trust change the course of conservation.
Our results speak for themselves.
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that the restoration and conservation projects of The Freshwater Trust (TFT) take place on traditional lands of Native American people. Against their will and under the banner of progress, Native communities were forcibly removed from the same land where we now live and work.