Irrigation Status
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Irrigation Season Begins April 15th
FID crews will begin filling the system for irrigation use on April 15th. Please ensure all valves and drains are closed in your system in preparation for water delivery, and to prevent water waste.
The District has 30+ miles of distribution pipeline, which can take up to 10 days to fill safely. Please be patient with FID staff while the system fills. If you do not have water to the start of your private (or shared private) system after this time, please call the office at 541-387-5261 to let us know. Thank you!
2026 Water Supply and Water Conservation
FID is anticipating low water supplies this season due to a historically low snowpack (you can learn more here). Please implement water conservation and active water management practices as you operate your irrigation system this season. Water supply reductions or watering restrictions are possible later in the season, especially for patrons in the Upper and Middle Sections (learn more about delivery sections here).
Building Permits
Applications and site plans can be submitted for FID sign-off via email. Contact Megan at megan@fidhr.org or 541-387-5261 for questions or to set up an appointment.
Irrigation Season
Irrigation season legally starts on April 15th and ends September 30th. The irrigation season for the Hood River Basin is set by state law and FID can not provide irrigation water outside of that season.