Central Oregon Irrigation Starts To Ramp Down

As the irrigation season draws to a close across the Northwest, the Central Oregon Irrigation District has announced starting Monday, September 15th, flows will be lowered to 75%.  From there, flows will drop to 50% on October 1st.

With October 15th serving as the tentative season shut off date for the Central Oregon Canal; areas east of Bend, as well as the Alfalfa, & Powell Butte areas.  The shut off date is scheduled for October 16th for the Pilot Butte Canal; Bend's northside, Redmond, & Terrebonne areas.

COID says these tentative dates is based on weather and demand.

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