Central Oregon Irrigation District Announces Shutoff Dates

Central Oregon Irrigation District has announced that it will continue to run at the current delivery rate until October 1st; at that time, deliveries drop to season five flows [50%].  When it comes to the last day of the season, October 13th has been set as the final shut off date for the Central Oregon Canal (service area east side of Bend/Alfalfa/Powell Butte), while October 14th will be the last date for the Pilot Butte Canal (service area north of Bend to Terrebonne).

COID noted Winter Stock Water Runs will be scheduled for both canals starting the week after Thanksgiving and are tentative, dependent on weather conditions and river flows.

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