MORE WITH LESS: HOW IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR FISH, FARMS AND FAMILIES

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Editorial: Close the gap on water in the Deschutes Basin

Bend Bulletin Editorial Board, Published Sept. 9, 2019 Farmers near Madras and Culver have had to again this year let some of their land fallow because of lack of water, as The Bulletin reported on Sa…

DESCHUTES BASIN HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN UPDATE

The eight irrigation districts that serve Central Oregon and the City of Prineville have committed over a decade to working with local municipalities, state and federal agencies, the Confederated Trib…

Swalley Modernization Project Authorized to Move Forward

Piping project will keep more water in-stream for fish and sustain local agriculture  (April 4, 2019) – Plans to continue modernizing aging irrigation infrastructure in the Swalley Irrigation …

Arnold Irrigation canal-piping project public meeting set

KTVZ.COM April 2 BEND, Ore. – The Arnold Irrigation District and project partners are holding a public meeting later this month to gather public input on a canal piping project to modernize ag…

Another irrigation district piping project coming to Bend

Bend Bulletin Published April 5, 2019 Central Oregon residents will have a chance to weigh in later this month on a massive project to pipe canals to the south of Bend. The Bend-based Arnold Irrigatio…

Guest column: Finding common ground for farmers, food and fish

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Oregon’s water infrastructure hasn’t been upgraded for 100 years. Some think it’s time to fix that.

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Guest column: City, county, irrigation districts committed to long-term Crooked River health

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El Niño could bring warm, dry winter to Central Oregon

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Federal money flows into Deschutes Basin piping projects

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A River Runs Through Here

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Tumalo Irrigation canal piping gets federal go-ahead

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Deschutes Irrigators, Environmentalists Seek ‘Shared Vision’

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Deschutes Irrigators, Environmentalists Seek ‘Shared Vision’

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Editorial: Pipe around canal stretch declared historic

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Editorial: Pipe around canal stretch declared historic

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Editorial: Canal piping pays off for all

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It’s Irrigation Time! Where does the water go, and how do we conserve it?

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Happy 4th of July from all of us at COID. Have fun, stay safe!

Happy 4th of July from all of us at COID. Have fun, stay safe!…

A great view from John Hargrove's PB2 Beat. Thank you John for the awesome photo

A great view from John Hargrove's PB2 Beat. Thank you John for the awesome photo…

July Garden Calendar

OSU Extension Service has some great tips for your garden in the month of July. See link for details https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/techniques/july-garden-calendar Information about garde…

"Did you know? TAIL WATER AND WASTE: You should only use the water that you need. If you irrigate to the point that water “runs off ” of your land onto a neighbor’s parcel, that is called tail water. By Oregon statute, tail water is the responsibility of the person whose land it runs off, and is not necessarily welcomed by the receiving parcel owner. Tail water may also be considered a waste of water and subject your water right to examination by the District, or by OWRD. The District is becoming more developed and the parcel sizes are becoming smaller. This creates situations where a neighbor may not desire tail water as in years past. Please be conscious of your responsibilities with managing your water rights properly."

"Did you know? TAIL WATER AND WASTE: You should only use the water that you need. If you irrigate to the point that water “runs off ” of your land onto a neighbor’s parcel, that is cal…

Oregon Farm Bureau

Tractors will sometimes be out on public roads during summer harvest. Patience, caution, and courtesy are the keys to sharing the roads safely with farm equipment.…

Central Oregon Irrigation District Web

Reminder: To avoid interest, be sure to pay the balance of your 2020 irrigation assessment by July 1st. You can make these payments online: https://client.pointandpay.net/web/CentralOregonIrrigationDi…

Drought Notification: On June 15th Deschutes County Commissioners unanimously approved a Drought Declaration due to low river flows and some of the lowest storage levels ever recorded in area reservoirs. Most of Deschutes and Crook counties are in a state of severe drought, according to the U.S. drought monitor. A portion of Jefferson County is one level up, in extreme drought. Droughts are hydrologically unique events that occur under different historical and climate conditions. But all droughts provide opportunities to improve and adjust water management practices. While we cannot create new water, supplies can be reallocated. Please contact COID if you don’t want or aren’t able to use your water efficiently this irrigation season. The water you don’t use can be passed along to a farmer to produce crops in 2020. The small steps we take as individuals to conserve water add up and can make a huge difference for our region. Interested in sharing your water? Please call COID at 541-548-6047.

Drought Notification: On June 15th Deschutes County Commissioners unanimously approved a Drought Declaration due to low river flows and some of the lowest storage levels ever recorded in area reservo…

It's National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Here is a look at our office pack

It's National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Here is a look at our office pack…

Taking Control in Stressful Times

To say that 2020 has been stressful would be an understatement.…

Oregon Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau members: What do you do when a reporter calls about a positive COVID test at your operation? Join OFB, Oregon Business Industry, and Food NW for a special crisis communications webinar to …

Deschutes River Conservancy

Another helpful tip (for all of us, on all sides of water transport + usage) to help conserve water and take some pressure off of the Deschutes and it’s tributaries 💦…

InFARMation: Pasture to Plate - Small Scale Meat Processing

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Do you have old packs of seeds laying around? Did you know that some seeds will last for years?

Do you have old packs of seeds laying around? Did you know that some seeds will last for years?…

Bonuses to help you save more - Energy Trust of Oregon

Here is a quick link to find irrigation incentives for the 2020 season. Don't wait, get started now! https://www.energytrust.org/industry-agriculture/industry-equipment-incentives/industry-agriculture…

Oregon Farm Bureau

This is all the "BUZZ" Happy Pollinator Week! A lot of Oregon agriculture products, especially those grown west of the Cascade Mountain Range, depend upon bees to spread pollen throughout the fields a…

Happy Father's Day from all of us at COID

Happy Father's Day from all of us at COID…

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First Day of Summer: Watermelon is one of summer’s best summer treats. Did you know that watermelons are not a fruit, but a vegetable instead? They belong to the cucumber family of vegetables.…

Help save the Bee's. Here is a great list of plants to keep the bee's happy

Help save the Bee's. Here is a great list of plants to keep the bee's happy…

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

We got our directory, did you get yours? Celebrating 10 years in Central Oregon! Find local food, get farm/ranch/food business coupons, stretch your dollar, poetry in farming, supporting local beyond …

Ag 101

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