Central Oregon Irrigation District

04/07/2026

Water is flowing through Central Oregon canals, but a record low snowpack could mean shortages by July. Farmers and water managers are already preparing for cutbacks.

04/07/2026

This is a great opportunity for Central Oregon irrigation water users.

Integrated Water Management Course – Spring 2026 Water is one of Central Oregon's most critical and finite resources. Whether you're managing irrigation on a working farm, advising landowners, or simply looking to make more informed decisions about water use on your property, this course was built...

04/07/2026

The Central Oregon Canal and the Pilot Butte Canal were opened yesterday, 4/6/26. It takes a couple of days for the water at the headworks on the Deschutes River in Bend to get to the end of our systems in Terrebonne and Powell Butte. Once water reaches the end of the main canals the levels can then increase in the canals and begin to feed the smaller lateral canals that deliver to our patrons. Please visit our website for additional information: Important Information - Central Oregon Irrigation District

03/18/2026

REMINDER: Join us tonight for the DBBC Joint Irrigation Town Hall.

Hear directly from Central Oregon’s irrigation districts about this season’s outlook, water supply, and the work underway to support a sustainable water future.

Tonight | 5:00–7:00 PM
Presentation begins at 5:30 PM
Riverhouse Convention Center – Bend

We hope to see you there!

03/10/2026

2026 Season Start-Up Scheduled:
Central Oregon Canal (Services east side of Bend, Alfalfa & Powell Butte)
Scheduled to turn on 4/6/26 at a stock water run level and will increase to 50% with live flow availability.

Pilot Butte Canal (Services north end of Bend, Redmond & Terrebonne)
Scheduled to turn on 4/6/26 at a stock water run level and will increase to 50% with live flow availability.

For additional information visit: https://coid.org/important-information/

03/05/2026

Public Comment Meeting: Pilot Butte Canal Infrastructure Modernization

Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Oregon invite you to attend a public meeting to learn more about and provide feedback on the Draft Watershed Plan–Environmental Impact Statement (Plan-EIS) for the Pilot Butte Canal Infrastructure Modernization Project.

📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Presentation begins at 5:30 PM)
📍 Redmond Senior Center
325 NW Dogwood Ave, Redmond

This project focuses on improving water delivery reliability, conserving irrigation water, and reducing long-term operation and maintenance costs along approximately 18.5 miles of the Pilot Butte Canal.

Learn more or submit comments:
www.coidpiping.com

Written comments will be accepted through March 31, 2026.

02/28/2026

💧 Winter Stock Water Update – Central Oregon Irrigation District

Central Oregon Canal
(Serving east Bend, Alfalfa & Powell Butte)

Provided flows in the Deschutes River hold steady, we are planning a winter stock-water run March 2–5, 2026 for patrons in the Alfalfa and Powell Butte areas.

Stock water runs are for the sole purpose of filling ponds for livestock.

If you are on the Central Oregon Canal system and would like to request stock water, please contact the office.

Pilot Butte Canal
(Serving north Bend, Redmond & Terrebonne)

⚠️ Due to ongoing construction projects, there are no winter stock runs planned for the Pilot Butte Canal at this time.
📌 Please Note:
Dates are tentative and may be rescheduled or canceled due to inclement weather, low flows in the Deschutes River, construction activity, or other unforeseen events.

For updates or changes, please visit the "Important Information" page at www.coid.org

Central Oregon Irrigation District manages our available resources to meet the present and future water needs reliably and environmentally.

02/28/2026

Great opportunity happening in Terrebonne tomorrow!

This Saturday!!
Get ready to dive into the ins and outs of caring for gestating cattle—from nutrition tips and facility considerations that support healthy pregnancies, to understanding the calving process from start to finish.
We’ll also talk through what to do when calving doesn’t go as planned and how to properly assist with a difficult birth. Practical information and real-world insight to help you feel confident and prepared when calving season arrives!
Register today: https://beav.es/CalvingSchool