irrigation shutoff

The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District is winding down for 2026. Service cuts to five days a week in late September, and ditchriders begin closing turnouts and draining canals starting October 21st.

On Tuesday, the Roza Irrigation district temporarily stopped diverting water for a "temporary drought related shutdown".  The move came after Roza was notified by the Bureau of Reclamation that water rationing would start on May 20 and runs for 7-13 days.  Reclama...

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District says Saturday, September 4th, will be the last day ditch rides this season. Weekend canal surveillance will continue with supervisory personnel. After September 4th, no water changes will be made on Saturday or Sunday unless it is an emergency. If you hav... Read More ...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking farmers and other irrigators to contact them before shutting down irrigation systems for the season.  WDFW said the notification allows staff to rescue fish form irrigation canals and return them to nearby streams.  Th...