Talent Irrigation District We received notice today, July 9th, from the Jackson County Watermaster that when they measured the water yesterday on McDonald Creek, it is slightly above the amount where he would be regulating the water rights back to the year 1900, but expects to do so within the next couple days. With the reduced flow, there … Read more
We received notice on July 2nd, from the Jackson County Watermaster that he will be measuring the water on McDonald Creek on Monday, July 8th and potentially regulating the water rights back to the year 1900 by the end of next week. The district’s water right is dated 1915 so we are expecting to be … Read more
We started flushing water through the Upper West and Fredericks laterals this week to get them ready for the season. We will be ready to start making water deliveries the week of May 13th. If you are ready to start using water, call the office on May 13th or after, and we will notify the … Read more
2024 IRRIGATION SEASON START DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR MONDAY, MAY 20th At the regular board meeting held this morning, May 7th, it was decided we will start making our first water deliveries on Monday, May 20th. We will be working prior to this date on flushing the debris and soaking the canals in preparation … Read more
Don’t miss important Water User Updates! When we get the word that the irrigation season is starting, we will send our water users an email to let them know and we will announce it on our website. If you would like to make sure you get an email announcement, please call our office at 541-535-1529 … Read more
We do not currently have a firm start date for the irrigation season, but are looking to start sometime in May. It will depend on what happens with the weather. Last weekend the valley received approximately a half inch of rain. Hopefully these types of events will continue so we can delay the start. We … Read more
This is just a friendly reminder that 2023-2024 Irrigation Season Fees are due April 1st. After April 1st, a $25 late fee will be applied to your account and 1.33% interest fees per month will begin accruing. Payments may be mailed to PO Box 467, Talent, OR 97540. You may drop your check, money order … Read more
The office is receiving calls asking when we are going to start the irrigation season. We do not currently have a start date, as it will depend on what happens with the weather. We hope to have a wet spring which will allow us to hold off as long as possible. However, if it turns … Read more
The district entered our new fiscal year on October 1, 2023 and it runs through September 30, 2024. As we are all aware, the cost of everything has increased considerably, which affects the operations of the district. We strive to keep costs down as much as possible, but we need to be able to keep … Read more
We are starting moss removal on the Upper East Canal today at Butler Creek Road and working upstream. The operation will continue through Thursday. There can be interruptions in service during the moss removal process so we ask that you please be patient during this time.