News
September 12, 2024
Tentative Fall 2024 Shut-off Schedule:
COID will begin season ramp down on September 15, and flows will drop to 75%. On October 1st we drop to season 5 flows, 50%. The tentative season shut-off will be October 15th. Please check back for any updates as this tentative date is based on weather and demand.
September 10, 2024
NOTICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ ELECTION
The Central Oregon Irrigation District will be accepting nominations for one position on its Board of Directors:
- Division 4 from the Alfalfa Area
The term for Division 4 will be three years beginning on January 1, 2025.
Qualifications are as follows: must be at least 18 years of age, must be the owner of property within the Division, must live within the State of Oregon and must submit a petition signed by 10 qualified voters within the Division to the District office no later than 4:00 P.M. on October 8, 2024.
Nomination petitions can be obtained from the district office. If only one petition is received for a division, the petitioner will be certified as having been nominated and elected for that Division. The receipt of two or more petitions for the Division will require an official election to be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The election will be a vote-by-mail.
Contact jenny@coid.org with any questions or to request a nomination petition.
August 3, 2024
PILOT BUTTE CANAL: Due to the Mile Marker 132 Fire (on the east side of Highway 97 between Redmond and Bend) the power in that area is down and not expected to be resorted until next week. The COID Juniper Ridge Hydropower Plant will need to be turned off until that time. This hydro plant is part of the Pilot Butte Canal that services patrons in the north area of Bend, Redmond and Terrebonne. A limited number of patrons will not be able to receive water as a result of this. The two delivery systems that will be affected are A-10 and A-12. We will post updates at www.coid.org as they become available.
CENTRAL OREGON CANAL REPAIR UPDATE: The repairs are complete, and we are continuing to work to restore the flows.
August 1, 2024
Crews have worked tirelessly since the breach, and repairs to the lava tube collapse on the Central Oregon Canal are complete. Water supplies are being restored, but working with a 100-year-old system means it will take time to push water through the canal. Irrigators in Alfalfa and Powell Butte should begin seeing water by Saturday. We thank you for your patience as we work to restore normal water delivery.
July 30, 2024
UPDATE: Repairs are currently underway on the Central Oregon Canal, which delivers water to COID patrons in Bend, Alfalfa, and Powell Butte. We anticipate that these repairs will take approximately 3-4 days. Water service could be restored as soon as Friday, August 2, 2024.
Thank you for your patience as we work to complete these necessary repairs. We will keep you updated on any changes to the schedule.
July 28, 2024
P.M. UPDATE FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS: The Central Oregon Canal which delivers water to COID users in Bend, Alfalfa and Powell Butte has a significant breach from a lava tube in the floor of a section of the main canal. This will require the assistance of additional resources. The Central Oregon Canal has been completely turned off. We will send out updates regarding the timeframe for the repair as they become available.
A.M. EMERGENCY REPAIR INFORMATIION:
DUE TO AN EMERGENCY REPAIR, the Central Oregon Canal which delivers water to COID users in Bend, Alfalfa and Powell Butte will experience a drop in flows today (7/28/24). Our crews are making the repairs as quickly as possible. Once the repairs are complete the flows will return to the current delivery flow rate. Please check back for updates.
July 15, 2024
Season Flow & Delivery Update:
While drought conditions have improved, long-term precipitation trends drive the springs that feed the Deschutes River. These flows continue to diminish. Current flows are holding steady at 100%, but the extreme heat could quickly change this, impacting COID delivery rates. Given the ongoing effects of past drought conditions in the Deschutes Basin, reduced flows are possible. We are closely monitoring river flows and will update you promptly if delivery rates drop.
We encourage you to implement efficient irrigation practices and explore water conservation methods to maximize the available resources. If you require assistance or guidance in optimizing your irrigation practices, our team is here to support you.
Summer Media Release
Central Oregon and North Unit irrigation districts have teamed up for a campaign to boost awareness of water piping projects in the Deschutes Basin. Check out the short video and public service announcement.
MARCH 20, 2024
COID & NUID JOINT TOWN HALL
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
During the Central Oregon Irrigation and North Unit Irrigation District Joint Town Hall on March 20, 2024, attendees asked several questions that we were unable to address due to time constraints. We have provided answers to all of the questions.
CLICK HERE: Joint Town Hall Questions & Answers
CLICK HERE: Joint Town Hall Presentation
2024 IRRIGATION SEASON START UP
4/5/24: Season start-up been updated as follows:
Central Oregon Canal (Services east side of Bend, Alfalfa & Powell Butte)
Scheduled to turn on 4/10/24 at a stock water run level and will increase to 50% with live flow availability.
Pilot Butte Canal (Services north end of Bend, Redmond & Terrebonne)
Scheduled to turn on 4/11/24 at a stock water run level and will increase to 50% with live flow availability.
Rotation Schedules were mailed out earlier this week. The start date is the 4/15/24. Please remember that we will start-up at stock water run levels to get the system filled and to replenish stock ponds. Typically, this is not enough water to get irrigation systems up and going for the first couple of weeks.
Flow Schedule for Season:
These flows are the maximum allowable delivery Rate. Our ability to meet these rates is dependent on available water.
50% flow from Start Up Date – April 30th
75% flow from May 1st – May 14th
100% flow from May 15th – September 15th
75% flow from September 16th -September 30th
50% flow from October 1st – ?
Season shut off October (Specific date to be announced in September)
*Due to the years long drought conditions these flows are subject to change as flows in the Deschutes River decrease.
During regular business hours when we are experiencing a high volume of calls, please leave a message or click the email link below to email us. This will expedite getting your requests to the appropriate staff.
If you are experiencing an emergency outside of regular business hours these calls should be limited to true emergencies such as canal breaching, flooding, reporting major damage or hit infrastructure, or if you are on a rotation schedule outside of business hours and are experiencing water problems.
If you need to report a non-emergency water issue outside of regular office hours, you may submit an email to info@coid.org and staff will respond during regular business hours or you may call the office during regular business hours.
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