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JOINT TOWN HALL IRRIGATION MEETING

March 20th 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Ridgeview High School 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, OR
Join Central Oregon Irrigation and North Unit Irrigation districts for a joint town hall meeting discussing the season outlook and working together to build a sustainable water future.

Formal presentation at 5:45 p.m.
Send us your questions in advance at nuid@northunitid.com

 

2024 IRRIGATION SEASON START UP

3/14/2024

The tentative season turn on date is 4/15/24 based on the current weather outlook. If the expected weather pattern changes and it is warmer or dryer than predicted the Board will hold a special meeting to consider moving the start date up to the week of 4/8/24. Please check back frequently for any updates.

Rotation Schedules will be mailed out the week of 4/1/24 and the rotation start date is 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 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.

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