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After an 11-day pause, the Roza Irrigation District is back in action. But what does this mean for local farmers as summer approaches?

Despite a healthy snowpack in the Canadian Rockies, Central Washington farmers could be feeling the pinch this season.

The growing season is just getting started, but there are already concerns that it could be difficult year for producers in central Washington.  Scott Ravell, manager of the Roza Irrigation District said the Yakima Valley is dealing with some difficult economic conditions.   “...

2020 was a very busy year for the Roza Irrigation District, and it looks like that trend will continue into the New Year. District Manager Scott Revell said they spent roughly $2.5 million to enclose area lateral canals, while also putting the finishing touches on a four year project to clean out the 95-mile long main canal ...

After 22 years as the Division 4 director of the Roza Irrigation district, David Minik has resigned, leading to an opening on the board.  The current term expires in January next year.  The person selected by the Yakima County Commissioners to fill the position must run for election later this year to serve out the term into early 2021.   ...

It’s been a soggy winter across the Northwest.  But the hot dry weather will be here before we know it.  And the local irrigation districts say they are ready to meet the needs of farmers for 2017.   Scott Revell with the Roza Irrigation District said he was encouraged by the Bureau of Reclamation’s recent forecast showing 100% supply for senior water rights holders, and 96% for juniors in the Yak