Office Closed to the Public and The 2020 Irrigation Season Start-Up
The COID office is closed to the public for in-person services starting 3/17/20. Please click the “More Information” button for details.
Central Oregon Canal Start Date
April 14, 2020
Pilot Butte Canal Start Date
April 13, 2020
*For season ramp up flow schedule please click the “More Information” button below
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Read moreEditorial: 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…
Read moreDESCHUTES 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…
Read moreSwalley 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 …
Read moreArnold 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…
Read moreAnother 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…
Read moreGuest column: Finding common ground for farmers, food and fish
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Read moreOregon’s water infrastructure hasn’t been upgraded for 100 years. Some think it’s time to fix that.
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Read moreGuest column: City, county, irrigation districts committed to long-term Crooked River health
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Another Fun Fact Friday: One bushel of wheat produces about 42 pounds of flour, which can be used to make 42 loaves of bread, or 42 pounds of traditional pasta.
Another Fun Fact Friday: One bushel of wheat produces about 42 pounds of flour, which can be used to make 42 loaves of bread, or 42 pounds of traditional pasta.…
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Mental heath in rural communities is an important topic we all should be discussing more. Find Farm Bureau resources for mental health support & awareness at https://oregonfb.org/ruralresilience/. . …
Read moreCoronavirus Food Assistance Program | Farmers.gov: Resources for Farmers and Producers
The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting…
Read moreDid you know that some artifacts from our area are kept at the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology in Eugene? These artifacts were discovered at a site where construction crews were camped in 1907.
Did you know that some artifacts from our area are kept at the Oregon State Museum of Anthropology in Eugene? These artifacts were discovered at a site where construction crews were camped in 1907.…
Read moreCentral Oregon Irrigation District is hiring for a full-time Ditchrider position. We are not taking applications or resumes via Facebook. Please follow the link below for the job description and how to apply. https://www.coid.org/employment/
Central Oregon Irrigation District is hiring for a full-time Ditchrider position. We are not taking applications or resumes via Facebook. Please follow the link below for the job description and how t…
Read moreUSDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to Ameri…
Read morePhotos from Central Oregon Irrigation District's post
The canals are VERY DANGEROUS. Two things to be aware of are the swift and deep water, as well as the pipes in the canals…
Read moreHere is a fun artical from New York City in 1900 that I found in our archives
Here is a fun artical from New York City in 1900 that I found in our archives…
Read moreFun Fact Friday: Did you know that a honey bee can fly at speeds up to 15 mph and beat their wings around 200 times per second?
Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that a honey bee can fly at speeds up to 15 mph and beat their wings around 200 times per second?…
Read moreOregon Farm Bureau
Now this is an eye-opening graphic. Few realize just how little farmers and ranchers receive for every dollar consumers spend on food. This is one reason their profit margins are so slim, a fact compo…
Read morePhotos from Central Oregon Irrigation District's post
Otto wants you to think about where the water flows from, and what it may pick up along the way. Farmers farm, and animals do what they do. There will be animal waste in the irrigation water, therefor…
Read moreCentral Oregon Gardening - Oregon State University Extension Service
Here are some weeds, besides dandelions, that are growing right now, Flixweed, Tumble Mustard, Common Groundsel, Cheat Grass(the worst), Red-stem Filaree, and Jagged Chickweed. All of these can be man…
Read moreTuesday Trivia: What is the closest living relative to the T Rex?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/t-rex-linked-to-chickens-ostriches-180940877/
Tuesday Trivia: What is the closest living relative to the T Rex?https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/t-rex-linked-to-chickens-ostriches-180940877/…
Read moreHappy Mothers Day from all of us at Central Oregon Irrigation District.
Happy Mothers Day from all of us at Central Oregon Irrigation District.…
Read morePhotos from Central Oregon Irrigation District's post
Otto wants you to be aware of hidden dangers in, and around the canals…
Read more173rd Fighter Wing, Kingsley Field
Check out this opportunity to see the 173rd Fighter Wing honor health care workers on Friday, May 8th! #TeamKingsley as well as the 142nd Wing will be conducting flyovers throughout the month of May i…
Read moreSpring is upon us. Here is a photo of our planted flume from last year. Show us your favorite blooms
Spring is upon us. Here is a photo of our planted flume from last year. Show us your favorite blooms …
Read moreDon’t Freak Out About The Giant Hornet
We know that a lot of you are hearing about the Giant Asian Hornet, which is being called by a super scary name. You do not need to panic or freak out about this. Here are some things we wanted to â…
Read moreThe Road from Farm to Table
The following questions and answers provide background and insight into how COVID-19 is impacting the food supply chain and animal welfare. The information is provided by Jayson Lusk, distinguished pr…
Read moreCinco de Mayo was first celebrated in the United States in 1863 in Southern California. The celebration was in support of solidarity with Mexico against French rule. By the 1930s the holiday became an opportunity to celebrate Mexican identity, promote ethnic consciousness and build community solidarity.
Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in the United States in 1863 in Southern California. The celebration was in support of solidarity with Mexico against French rule. By the 1930s the holiday became an…
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