Alerts & Activities

Oregon Water Resources Foundation (OWRF) Scholarship Program

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 OWRF Scholarship Program

2025 Water Allotment and Irrigation Start Date

The 2025 allotment has been set at 1.50 acre feet for Deschutes River Water Rights and .75 acre feet for Crooked River Water Rights.

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Drone Technology in Natural Resource Management, 4/2/25

Join the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and industry partners for an in-depth workshop on the use of drone technology in natural…

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Anderson Perry Engineering (or related field) Scholarship Announcement

Established in 1975, Anderson Perry & Associates, Inc. is a civil engineering firm based in eastern/central Oregon and Washington with 120 employees…

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March 11th Landowner Workshop: Soil Health Testing

In June 2024, the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) hosted a field day presented by Ray Archuleta and Alejandro Casillo on…

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Funding Available for Irrigtion Improvements and Habitat

Deadline: March 20
Do you farm within the orange boundary on the map? I f so, you may be eligible for up to $15,000 for projects that improve…

"Central Oregon Forage Seminar, Tuesday, February 25, 2025."

Central Oregon Forage Seminar - Feb 25, 2025 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Join the Central Oregon Hay Grower’s Association and OSU Extension on Tuesday, February 25 for the Central Oregon Forage Seminar. This free event…

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USDA JEFFERSON COUNTY LOCAL WORK GROUP MEETING

The Natrual Resource Conservation Service (NRCS, who falls under USDA) is planning to host its Jefferson County Local Work Group Meeting on Wednesday…

USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers

USDA Announces Final $300 Million in Automatic Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers | Farm Service Agency

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Virtual Fence Workshop

OSU, ARS, and Vence are hosting a free in-person and online Virtual Fence Workshop on January 29, 2025 from 12:30-4:00 MST. This workshop is for…

Farmer & Rancher Disaster Resilience Grant Program

Town Hall Thursday 10/10/24

On Thursday October 10, 2024 we are hosting a Town Hall at the Jefferson County Fairground from 6:30-8:00 PM.

SBA Deadline Approaching - Disaster Loans

The SBA (Small Business Administration) has disaster loans available to help mitigate loss for Economic Injury due to Drought, Excessive Heat, and…

NUID Board of Directors Election Notice

NOTICE OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
NORTH UNIT IRRIGATION DISTRICT
The district is accepting nominations for one position on its board of directors…

October Town Hall

Town Hall 2024.pdf

Upcoming Dates

9/12/24 5:30 pm Potential Board Quorum at Deshcutes Basin Board of Control District Board Members Meeting at Powell Butte Community Center

Water Shut Off Date Set

The NUID Board of Directors has set Friday, October 11, 2024, as the last day of the irrigation season. The last day of delivery will be Friday…

Allotment Increase

At the September 10, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting it was decided to increase allotments by .05 for Deschutes River Water Rights and .02 for Crooked…

Copper Sulfate Treatment September 5, 2024

Copper Treatment

Copper Sulfate Treatment September 5, 2024

Copper Treatment

Magnacide (Acrolein) Treatment June 18-19, 2024

North Unit Irrigation District, will be conducting a district-wide treatment using Acrolein on Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday June 19th beginning @ 5:…

Copper Treatment June 14, 2024

North Unit Irrigation District will be conducting a district-wide chemical treatment using Copper Sulfate Crystals on Friday, June14th beginning @ 5:…

Copper Treatment on Monday 5/13/24 for Rides 51 through 64

North Unit Irrigation District will be conducting a chemical treatment using Copper Sulfate Crystals on Monday, May 13, 2024 beginning @ 6:00 am. This…

NUID petitions Governor Kote for Jefferson County Drought Aid

Please click the link to view the letter

2024 Water Allotment & Turn-On / Delivery Date

2024 Water Allotment & Turn-On / Delivery Date

An announcement for a Joint Town Hall Irrigation Meeting discussing sustainable water use, scheduled for March 20 at a high school.

Joint Town Hall with Central Oregon Irrigation District

Federal money available to Jefferson County farmers

https://www.madraspioneer.com/news/federal-money-available-to-jefferson-county-farmers/article_093a9eee-dbef-11ee-85fd-9f0d8443ad47.html?utm_medium=…

JEFFERSON COUNTY LOCAL WORK GROUP MEETING by NRCS, USDA

NRCS is planning to host their Jefferson County Local Work Group Meeting on Thursday, February 29th. Local Work Group Meetings are a valuable part of…

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You may be eligible for funding to install solar panels for your irrigation pump, reducing your energy costs!

Farmer & Rancher Disaster Resilience Grant Program

During the 2023 Oregon Legislative Session, $2.65 million was allocated to the Oregon Community Food Systems Network (OCFSN) for the Farmer & Rancher…

NUID Town Hall (Hosted 10/12/23)

On Thursday October 12th, 2023, North Unit Irrigation District hosted its season-end Town Hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras, OR…

Helping Agricultural Landowners Make Decisions about Solar

Recent years have seen a rapid expansion of solar energy development, particularly east of the Cascades. American Farmland Trust (AFT) anticipates…

See NUID featured in IrrigationLeader Magazine

Mike Britton of NUID on the Lake Billy Chinook Project

NUID Infrastructure Modernization Project (PL566)

January 16, 2023

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