Farmers Irrigation District, Hood River, Oregon - Farmers Irrigation District, Hood River, Oregon

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Web Name: Farmers Irrigation District, Hood River, Oregon - Farmers Irrigation District, Hood River, Oregon

WebSite: http://fidhr.org

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Farmers Irrigation District strives to promote ecologically, socially,and economically sustainable agriculture by providing energy and irrigation service for the common good The District TodayFarmers Irrigation District is located in Hood River, Oregon, in the beautiful, culturally rich Columbia River Gorge. It is a nonprofit government agency founded in 1874. Water is provided to over 5,800 acres of land, both residential and agricultural. The Hood River Valley produces large quantities of high value pears, apples, cherries, and wine grapesServing the Northern Hood River Valley since 1874.System Notification: The District is draining lines and preparing the system for winter. Now is the time to start winterizing your private irrigation system. Ensure lines are drained, valves are left about halfway open, and your filter has been drained/protected. The FID Office will be closed until further notice. La officina esta cerrada. For building permits: Contact Megan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 541-387-5261 to set up an appointment. For payments: Credit cards can be processed over the phone (541-387-5261). Checks and cash can be delivered through the mail slot or mailed (1985 Country Club Road, Hood River, OR 97031). Los pagos por la aberturo de la puerta y pagos por internet (541-387-5261). For all other matters, please call 541-387-5261 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you for your cooperation! Gracias!COVID Notification: District staff require distancing to safely do their work. The crew will be out regularly to work on the system, open/close valves, manage PRVs, etc. FID expects patrons and the community to respect their space and maintain at least 6-foot distancing at all times. 11-15-20 District Newsletter AvailableUpdates on recent projects, policies, and operations are available here.11-1-20 Kingsley Reservoir Expansion Project Update FID's goal was to complete the reservoir expansion project in 2020, however, the final stages of construction were pushed into 2021 due to several delays due to unexpected site conditions, weather, COVID 19, air quality, and fire danger which cost the contractor nearly 6 weeks in construction time. Placement of dam material can only happen during dry weather and with soils within a narrow moisture content band. While the District was able to complete the vast majority of the many facets of the expansion project, we were unable to place the material for the final 16 feet of dam height due to the fall rains. The final stages of construction will be completed in early summer 2021. The dam will be able to operate next season as it has historically, just without the additional capacity of the expanded design. Please respect the closure of the site until the project has been completed.8-1-20 Hydropower Plants Recertified by Low Impact Hydropower InstitutePlant 2 and Plant 3 were approved for recertification by the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI) for a 10-year term. Low impact hydropower certification allows FID to receive a higher price for the energy produced, helping to keep rates lower for District patrons. Learn more about the plants and the certification here.4-22-20 Kingsley Reservoir Expansion Project to Begin FID's contractor is anticipated to begin work on the Kingsley Reservoir Expansion Project soon. This project will raise the Upper Green Point Dam by 11 feet and almost double the storage capacity in the Upper Kingsley Reservoir, thereby improving water reliability for FID patrons in coming years. Construction work is expected to take all summer and fall. Remember that the area around the Kingsley Reservoir is CLOSED to the public until 2021.1-30-20 FID Manager Speaking at Upcoming Event FID Manager Les Perkins and Hood River Watershed Group Coordinator Cindy Thieman will lead the February 19th Sense of Place to discuss the history, use, and restoration of the Hood River Watershed. Learn more about the event here.11-8-19 Grants Available for Irrigation Upgrades The Hood River Soil Water Conservation District (SWCD) has $100,000 in OWEB grant funding available and is now accepting applications from landowners for projects that improve watershed health, including on-farm irrigation system upgrades. If you're planning to upgrade your system in the next 2-3 years, contact the SWCD today. Learn more about this grant opportunity here.10-10-19 Columbia Insight Article Provides Update on Kingsley Reservoir ExpansionThe Kingsley Reservoir expansion project was not implemented this past year due to permitting delays. Learn more about the project and its implementation here.9-4-19 Funding Available for Irrigation System and Other On-farm ImprovementsTwo funding opportunities are currently available to FID's patrons. The OWEB Small Grant program has up to $15,000 for landowners to upgrade irrigation systems, fence livestock out of streams, or do other on-the-ground restoration projects. Contact Kris at the Hood River SWCD for more information. Hood River's local NRCS office has funding to help landowners with thinning and fuels reduction projects, smudge pot removal, or creation of beneficial insect habitat. Contact NRCS District Conservationist Carly at 541-352-1037 for more information.9-3-19 Upcoming MeetingsJoin the Hood River Watershed Group on September 24th at 6pm at OSU Extension to learn about recent habitat restoration efforts in the West Fork Hood River. Learn more about this meeting or future Watershed Group meetings here.There will be a workshop on pollinators and beneficial insects within orchard production on October 23rd at 9am at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center. Contact the Wasco SWCD for more information.8-27-19 FID Partners with Hood River SWCD on Conservation Innovation GrantThe Hood River SWCD, Hood River Watershed Group, and Farmers Irrigation District will be working together to improve pollinator habitat along FID's pipelines. The partners were recently awarded an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to conduct a pilot project along FID's recently replaced North Green Point Pipeline, which will replace invasive weeds with native pollinator habitat. Based on the results of the pilot project, these partners hope to scale up efforts to the rest of FID's district and throughout the West. Learn about the grant award here.8-5-2019 FID's Davenport Screen featured in news articleCheck out our latest article here.7-24-19 FID's Hydropower System Featured on Tour and in Article International hydropower professionals were recently toured through FID's system to learn about our irrigation modernization efforts and in-conduit hydropower system upgrades. Read the article here.7-17-19 FID Featured in Journal Article Evaluating the Farmers Screen FID's Davenport Farmers Screen was used as a test site for a new mode of evaluating safe fish passage. This study, published in the Marine and Freshwater Research journal, confirmed that the Farmers Screen provides safe downstream fish passage. Click here to read the study.12-19-18 Hydro Profits Fuel Irrigation Upgrades onWestern Farmer-Stockman WebsiteAuthor Roberr Waggener posted an article in July 2018 on the Western Farmer-Stockman website regarding Farmers Irrigation District's hydropower systems. Click here to read full article.12-19-18 - Irrigation Upgrades Article on Western Farmer-Stockman WebsiteAuthor Roberr Waggener posted an article in July 2018 on the Western Farmer-Stockman website regarding Farmers Irrigation District's irrigation upgrades. Click here to read full article.06-22-18 Project UpdatesClick here to go to our Projects page and read about our recently completed projects.06-20-18 - Irrigation Screen Noted in Gorge Magazine ArticleWriter and photographer David Hanson delves into the story of what came after, when a few enterprising Hood Riverites used the catastrophe as an opportunity to build a better mousetrap in the form of an innovative irrigation screen. That effort has completely changed the irrigation scene in the Hood River Valley and is now poised to help reshape irrigation and water use throughout the western U.S. Click here to read full article.04-05-18 - FID Featured in EnviroGorge Article about the recent changes at the Kingsley ReservoirDac Collins, Managing Editor of EnviroGorge, posted an article on the EnviroGorge website regarding Farmers Irrigation District's recent work on the Kingsley Reservoir and managing water usage for Hood River Valley customers. Click here to read more...Public NoticeThroughout the area in which Farmers Irrigation District (FID) operates public traffic and activities that encroach on FID’s easements, property, and infrastructure are becoming a serious concern to FID’s operations and safety.Consequently, until further notice “No Trespassing” signs will be posted on FID property where a concern for public safety and protection of sensitive infrastructure is mandated. Specifically, FID plans to post signs on its dams, spillways, canal banks, pipelines, bridges, power plants, and water diversions.Of particular concern to FID is Kingsley Reservoir dams and spillways. Due to growing public safety concerns, costs, and responsibility associated with dam maintenance and repair, FID has closed all traffic on Upper and Lower Kingsley Reservoir dams and spillways until further notice. Violation of these “No Trespassing” restrictions can result in criminal prosecution and fines in excess of $1,000 per occurrence.

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