Information & Updates
2021 PATRON SURVEY
Please click the link below to fill out the 2021 Patron Survey:
OFFICE CLOSED TO WALK-IN VISITORS
Due to COVID-19 the COID office is currently closed to walk-in visitors until further notice. Our office staff is still working and are happy to assist you. If you need to speak to someone or make and appointment please call 541-548-6047. You can also visit our staff directory https://www.coid.org/about-us/staff-directory/ for direct numbers and email addresses.
STOCK WATER RUN INFORMATION:
Central Oregon Canal (Services east side of Bend, Alfalfa & Powell Butte)
February 15-18, 2021 **
March – TBA
Pilot Butte Canal (Services north end of Bend, Redmond & Terrebonne)
ALERT: Due to the piping project there will be NO winter stock runs for the Pilot Butte Canal.
** Please note that these are tentative dates and may be rescheduled and/or canceled due to inclement weather, low flows in the Deschutes River, construction, or unforeseen events. Stock water runs are for the sole purpose of filling ponds to provide water for livestock. If you are on the Central Oregon Canal system and would like to have stock water, please contact the office to make your request. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours prior to the water run. Please check back occasionally for changes or updates.
Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan Complete
On December 31, 2020, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the completion of the Deschutes River Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The HCP is a collaborative strategy to share water resou…
Read moreDistricts make last-ditch effort to conserve water for Deschutes River
By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin Dec 12, 2020 Habitat Conservation Plan could require district to release 300 cfs of water into the Deschutes by 2028 As farmers across Central Oregon face a third straight…
Read moreFeds sign off on Ochoco Irrigation’s nearly 17-mile canal piping project
By KTVZ news sources Published December 15, 2020 Goal is to boost streamflows in the Crooked River, McKay Creek PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) â The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service ann…
Read moreTug of water: Plan restores flows to Upper Deschutes but may fall short for threatened species
OPB By Bradley W. Parks (OPB) Bend, Ore. Dec. 2, 2020 Frogs and fish in the Upper Deschutes River will get more water in the winter, but it may not be enough to protect them. The U.S. Fish and Wildlif…
Read moreFeds OK Central Oregon Irrigation District $30 million canal-piping project
By KTVZ news sources Published July 9, 2020 Water savings will pass to North Unit Irrigation District REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) â Plans to modernize a portion of Central Oregon Irrigation Distri…
Read moreNew ‘Raise the Deschutes’ campaign aims to raise awareness of river’s issues
A coalition of Central Oregon conservation-focused partners announced Monday they are launching a regional public awareness campaign to increase knowledge about the opportunities to improve the health…
Read moreMORE WITH LESS: HOW IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR FISH, FARMS AND FAMILIES
https://oeconline.org/more-with-less-how-irrigation-modernization-makes-life-better-for-fish-farms-and-families/ The post MORE WITH LESS: HOW IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR FISH, FARMS…
Read moreMORE WITH LESS: HOW IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR FISH, FARMS AND FAMILIES
https://oeconline.org/more-with-less-how-irrigation-modernization-makes-life-better-for-fish-farms-and-families/ The post MORE WITH LESS: HOW IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR FISH, FARMS…
Read moreMORE WITH LESS: HOW IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR FISH, FARMS AND FAMILIES
https://oeconline.org/more-with-less-how-irrigation-modernization-makes-life-better-for-fish-farms-and-families/ The post MORE WITH LESS: HOW IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION MAKES LIFE BETTER FOR FISH, FARMS…
Read moreThe post appeared first on Deschutes Basin Board of Control.…
Read moreThe post appeared first on Deschutes Basin Board of Control.…
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 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 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 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) â Plans to continue modernizing aging irrigation infrastructure in the Swalley Irrigation …
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) â 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. â 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 moreArnold Irrigation canal-piping project public meeting set
KTVZ.COM April 2 BEND, Ore. â 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…
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For those of you that can't or won't be using a portion or all of your water rights this season, consider the Instream Lease Pro...
For those of you that can't or won't be using a portion or all of your water rights this season, consider the Instream Lease Program to protect those rights.…
Read moreThis is the area along Division Street Dam. The Bend PD and DCSO offered to help COID by cleaning up some abandoned campsites a...
This is the area along Division Street Dam. The Bend PD and DCSO offered to help COID by cleaning up some abandoned campsites along the river near Mt. Washington Drive. As we see an increase in the ho…
Read moreWould you like to receive COID texts alerts? You can now sign up to receive important irrigation district notifications via text...
Would you like to receive COID texts alerts? You can now sign up to receive important irrigation district notifications via text. Visit our website to sign up for these alerts https://coid.org/ez-text…
Read moreLove the history of Oregon canals
Love the history of Oregon canals Tumalo Diversion Dam and Feed Canal: Originally built in 1913-1914 and partially rehabilitated in 1975 and 2007, this system diverts and carries water from Tumalo Cre…
Read moreWanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year from Sakari Farms and the Central Oregon Seed Exchange! We wanted to let everyone know...
Wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year from Sakari Farms and the Central Oregon Seed Exchange! We wanted to let everyone know that we have restocked the "Seed Fridge" at Central Oregon Locavore. Lo…
Read moreStill Farming in Bend, Oregon! Pine Mountain Buffalo Ranch raises North American Bison, Tibetan Yaks, and Angus Beef. Pmrbuffalo...
Still Farming in Bend, Oregon! Pine Mountain Buffalo Ranch raises North American Bison, Tibetan Yaks, and Angus Beef. Pmrbuffalo.com #stillfarminginoregon #buffalo #grassfed #centraloregon (Feed gene…
Read moreBobby Baker and Charles Beatty working hard on the P-22 pipe job
Bobby Baker and Charles Beatty working hard on the P-22 pipe job…
Read morePhotos from Central Oregon Irrigation District's post
Danny Kluser captured some great shots while working up at Crane Prairie Thank you Danny for sharing the winter beauties of Central Oregon…
Read moreCalling all Chefs, Brewers, Bakers, Food Producers, Farmers, Ranchers and everyone in between! 2021 Partner Sign Up is live, a...
Calling all Chefs, Brewers, Bakers, Food Producers, Farmers, Ranchers and everyone in between! 2021 Partner Sign Up is live, and we can't wait for you to join our food and farm network. Partnerships…
Read moreDid you know that adding a pinch of salt to your quart or gallon of milk makes it stay fresh longer? Here are a few more dairy f...
Did you know that adding a pinch of salt to your quart or gallon of milk makes it stay fresh longer? Here are a few more dairy fun facts: https://www.farmflavor.com/lifestyle/dairy-fun-facts/(Feed gen…
Read moreA special "Thank You" to all of our local Law Enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
A special "Thank You" to all of our local Law Enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day…
Read moreSWOT Workshop Sign Up
Thanks for registering to participate in the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) workshop organized by Oregon State University and the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. Please answe…
Read moreCentral Oregon Irrigation District will be having a rate increase for 2021. Please be sure to make note of the difference when ...
Central Oregon Irrigation District will be having a rate increase for 2021. Please be sure to make note of the difference when you receive your yearly assessment…
Read moreToday is National Trivia Day. Do you know who established the US Department of Agriculture, and when? Check back for the answer.
Today is National Trivia Day. Do you know who established the US Department of Agriculture, and when? Check back for the answer.…
Read moreA reminder that we will be doing a stock run on the Central Oregon Canal this week. If you wish to receive water for your livest...
A reminder that we will be doing a stock run on the Central Oregon Canal this week. If you wish to receive water for your livestock, call our main office (541-548-6047) and leave a message with the ca…
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