The French name Deschutes meant River of the Falls. It referred to Celilo Falls on the Columbia River which is now inundated by The Dalles Dam. Although the Deschutes River is a world-renowned fishing area, the upper river is diverted into canals to irrigate farmland, sometimes using up to 98% of the rivers flow in the summer. The growth of cities like Bend also increased demand on the river, which is now over-allocated. Leaking canals and the huge growth of golf courses have added to this water crisis in central Oregon.