Demand on our Water Resource

Climate change and population growth is putting a high demand on the water resources in Central Oregon. Now more than ever, we need to be efficient with our water to ensure we have enough to meet our agricultural, recreational, and wildlife needs.

Image representing the groups improving the irrigation systems — Learn more about Oregon Watershed Plans here

All seven irrigation districts in Central Oregon are working with the Deschutes SWCD, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Deschutes Basin Board of Control, Farmers Conservation Alliance (FCA), Deschutes River Conservancy, and other stakeholders to develop Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessments and implementation strategies that will improve the irrigation districts water conveyance systems, on farm delivery and management, and improve flows in the Deschutes and Crooked River.

How Can Deschutes SWCD Help?

In addition to providing technical and financial assistance to landowners for irrigation improvements, the Deschutes SWCD also offers educational forums and workshops to further educate irrigators on the latest energy saving technologies and management strategies to improve their irrigation system.

IVM Scheduler Link to Manual — Click on the image for the manual

Irrigation Scheduler mobile - Irrigation Scheduling made easy!

Smart water management begins with two questions, when do I turn the water on and for how long? The answer lies with the irrigation Scheduler Mobile App. This mobile app can help irrigators manage irrigation water which in turn improve yields.

Irrigation Water Management Workshop

Irrigation Water Management (IWM) Workshops help people learn how to time and regulate their irrigation water application. Learning the best methods ensures people satisfy the water requirement of the crop without wasting water, energy, and soil nutrients.

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Small Grant Project

This program is available to private landowners and awards up to $15,000 for on-the-ground restoration projects.

Irrigation Water Management Success Story

In the heart of the Three Sisters Irrigation District lies an area spotted with several small farms that produce hay under the clicking sounds of impact sprinklers. On one such farm lives Lisa…

Bolton piping project before and after pictures

Bolton/Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) on Farm Delivery Improvement Project

The project improved an existing on farm diversion and eliminated 1800 ft. of open ditch, replacing it with 10-inch 125 IPS PVC pipe. A new pond and pond liner was installed by the landowner to…

Website Accessibility Policy

Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 541-923-4358 ext.3190

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 541-923-4358 ext.3190.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.

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