2023 WATER ASSESSMENT AND ALLOTMENTThe Owyhee Irrigation District Board of Directors has set the incurred O&M charges for the 2023 season at $75.00 per irrigated acre. The fee breakdown is as follows: $1.50 per irrigated acre for a special assessment going towards the repairs on the Malheur Siphon and $73.50 per irrigated acre for the standard, annual Operation & Maintenance fee.
Projects UpdateStaff continued the repairs to the Ring Gate or Glory Hole at the Dam picking up from last year and completing an even larger section, this year which will compress the completion timeframe. District staff will complete four canal piping projects this off-season. Along with retrofitting an automated trash-screen at the Dead Ox pumping facility, two large canal gates in the North canal near Cow…
FEDERAL RRA FORMSIf you own or rent/lease 240 irrigable acres or more in the 17 Western states, you are required to complete a Federal RRA form. WATER CANNOT BE DELIVERED UNTIL THESE FORMS ARE COMPLETED.
GOPHER BOUNTY PROGRAMAre you a water user & want to get paid to help the District & your fellow land-owners? The Gopher Bounty Program is just what you're looking for!
Right of Way IssuesNo fences, ditches, or other obstructions shall be placed across or upon any District canal bank without special permission of management and then only with the understanding that suitable openings or gates will be provided to enable District employees to travel said canal banks without hindrance. Management shall have the right to remove all fences of obstructions constructed contrary to these…
AQUATIC CHEMICALSIf you have been in the District Chemical Lock and Close Program in the past, the District will be sending instructions and information that water users will need to make an informed decision on the best way to manage your operation.
2022 WATER ASSESSMENT AND ALLOTMENTThe allotment has not yet been set for the 2022 water season. There will be no Annual Water Users Meeting this year. For more information, please check our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter for news and updates.
Monthly Board MeetingsThe Board of Directors for the Owyhee Irrigation District usually meet the third Tuesday, following the first Monday, of each month, although, that can change depending on Management, The Joint Committee, and The Board of Directors. Check here and our Facebook page for date and time information.
Water Rights and Making Changes to Your OperationsWe realize that many water users are making changes to their farming practices. It is imperative that you discuss any changes that will affect how you use your irrigation water. We must comply with state laws and federal regulations. Under ORS 540.510 only lands that are designated as irrigable can have water applied to them. The District has noticed many of those switching to pivot operations are…
