We do not currently have a firm start date for the irrigation season, but are looking to start sometime after the first of 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 … 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.
The district has been receiving inquiries about when the irrigation season will end this year. It was the consensus of the Board of Directors at their regular board meeting held on Tuesday, July 11th to shut down the irrigation system on Friday, September 15th, unless we happen to receive an ample amount of precipitation prior … Read more
We began removing moss on the West Canal on July 24th from Dark Hollow Road upstream. There can be interruptions in service during the moss removal process so we ask that you please be patient during this time.
At the regular board meeting held this morning, May 9th, it was decided we will start making our first water deliveries on Monday, May 22nd. We will be working prior to this date on flushing the debris and soaking the canals in preparation for water deliveries. The canals need to be brought up to operating … Read more
The snowpack has contributed considerably to the water supply so far, and there is more to come. We currently have 15″ of snow at our measuring site at Howard Prairie. Compared to last year, all of the snow at this site was completely melted as of April 21, 2022. As of today, the combined storage … Read more
The winter/spring weather patterns have helped the water supply considerably, although we still have a long way to go for a suitable water supply. There are currently 45” of snow at our measuring site at Howard Prairie. Last year on this date there was no snow. There is no way to determine exactly what the … Read more