Klamath Irrigation District

Klamath Irrigation District is a quasi-municipal corporation (special government district) formed under Oregon Revised Statute 545.

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

They came home from World War II and did what their government asked. They homesteaded the land. They built the canals. They worked the fields.
In exchange, they were promised water rights.
That promise was made to veterans. It's being broken by bureaucrats.
The 5th and 6th generation families of the Klamath Basin are still fighting for what their familieswere owed. Stand with them.
Sign the petition:

https://t.co/zOfDfhWvAX

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

1905: President Roosevelt establishes the Klamath Reclamation Project.
1945: Returning veterans are invited to homestead the land — promised water rights in exchange for their labor.
1964: The farmers pay off every dollar of construction costs.
Today: Washington still controls the water.

A promise made. A promise broken. It's time to finish the mission.

Sign the petition:
https://t.co/zOfDfhWvAX

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

For over 20 years, the federal government has cut water to Klamath farmers in the name of recovering endangered fish.
The fish have not recovered.
The farms are going bankrupt.
Both outcomes are a failure and the families paying the price are the ones who built this project by hand and paid it off generations ago.
This has to end. Sign the petition:
https://t.co/RxSwBmYGiY...
#TransferTheTitle #KlamathFarmers

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

1,200 family farms. 200,000 acres. A $557 million agricultural economy.
All of it held hostage by federal water policy that has failed for over 20 years.
The Klamath Basin isn't just farmland - it's a way of life, a regional economy, and a community that has been let down by the very government that made them a promise.
Add your name to the petition:
https://t.co/1vsbArAQKg

hashtag#TransferTheTitle hashtag#KlamathFarmers

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

Six decades later, the federal government still controls their water.
The farmers of the Klamath Basin didn't ask for a handout. They built the irrigation infrastructure, they worked the land, and they paid back every single dollar of construction costs in full by 1965.
That's not management. That's a broken promise.
Sign the petition to demand Title Transfer. Link in bio. #TransferTheTitle #KlamathFarmers
https://t.co/RxSwBmYGiY...

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

Yesterday, a section of the historic 1883/1884 Adams Canal (D3) broke, and our crew (Jack Tucker and @Ivan Rodriquez) jumped right into action to repair it.

This is exactly why we want to move forward with the D System Improvement Plan (D-SIP) — to replace failing old canals with modern piped systems that reduce losses, improve reliability, reduce overtime maintenance costs, reduce the need for stockpiles of dirt and material, and to build drought resilience for our farmers.

We’ve been working closely with the Farmers Conservation Alliance on this plan since 2018. On 9 April, we held a public meeting in Merrill to gather input. Public comments are open until April 24.

After fixing the D3, Jack and Ivan also addressed additional holes in the D Canal (another section targeted in the D-SIP), the C-9 and the A-3.

Have thoughts on the D-SIP? Submit your comments by April 24 at https://t.co/SMORSgb9Vf or email https://t.co/[email protected].

Your input helps shape a stronger system for the entire Klamath Basin.

#KlamathIrrigation #WaterInfrastructure #DSystemImprovement

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

NOTICE TO KLAMATH PROJECT IRRIGATORS FROM THE KLAMATH PROJECT DROUGHT RESPONSE AGENCY:

2026 DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM OPEN NOW!
As you are aware, the irrigation water supply for the Klamath Project this year will fall well short of what is needed to sustain normal operations for family farms and ranches.

On April 6, the Bureau of Reclamation announced an initial water availability of 221,000 acre-feet from Upper Klamath Lake, representing just over half of the volume required for full Project deliveries. This reflects a combination of very low snowpack and resulting snow drought conditions, early spring-like weather conditions, and requirements to operate under an unworkable set of regulatory requirements that can’t be changed in time for this season.

Based on these conditions, 40,000 to 50,000 acres within the Project will need to be idled during the 2026 season.
In response, the Klamath Project Drought Response Agency (KPDRA) has now opened the 2026 annual program and is accepting applications during the enrollment period of April 15 through June 15. Up to $19.1 million is available, with estimated payments ranging from $300 to $350 per acre. The program is intended to provide an option for irrigators as they make operational decisions for the coming season.

Additional information, including program details and enrollment materials, will be available April 15 at: https://t.co/SlRjEE8gAP. Irrigators should review the program as they evaluate their plans for 2026 and carefully review eligibility requirements. For example, to qualify for full payment, a parcel must receive no irrigation water from any source (surface or groundwater) from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026. Applicants should review the program policy for additional eligibility requirements.

The KPDRA and Klamath Water Users Association will host workshops to assist participants with the sign-up process and to answer questions about the program. Workshop details will be shared soon.

Irrigators are encouraged to stay informed as conditions evolve and to consider available programs and tools as part of their planning for the 2026 irrigation season.

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

Analysis indicates that water available to Klamath Project irrigators will be less than full delivery or demand. To manage this shortage and protect the survival of generational family operations, the Klamath Project Drought Response Agency (DRA) is implementing a Land Idling Program for the 2026 water year.

https://t.co/u4G3H8JiMp

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

With @Interior Dustin Sherer and @OWRC April Snell over the Lost River Diversion Channel discussing Klamath "Flow Through." A vision for sustainability for our ecosystem, our economy, our farmers, and our communities.

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

☀️ Great meeting today in the Klamath Basin!
District Manager @Jaxsikorski and VP @DaveHamel showed @Dustin Sherer (Senior Advisor, U.S. Dept. of the Interior) the upgrades we’ve completed at the A Canal Headworks.
Clear progress. Real momentum. A future with less conflict and more reliable water for our farmers & ranchers.
#KlamathBasin #WaterManagement #KlamathID #Infrastructure

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

Listen to our update on the Klamath Project on the The Lars Larson Show Pacific Northwest Podcast podcast Lars Larson Northwest Podcast 2026-04-08 at the 1:15 mark at https://t.co/w3HH0Vpnce

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

The latest news for you https://t.co/0JCwlQbUy9

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

The 2026 Irrigation Season is officially under way. Unfortunately our snow pack is essentially zero and inflows are below 50%. Also the Biden eyes rules require more water to flow to the ocean than we anticipate flowing into UKL this month.
#klamathbasin

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

Farmers shouldn’t have to wrestle with paperwork just to work with their government.

That’s why we launched One Farmer, One File — a major modernization effort that unifies @USDA systems and reduces administrative burdens for producers.

In my new op-ed in the Des Moines Register, I explain how we’re building a USDA that works for farmers, not against them! 🌾🇺🇸

Read more below…👇
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[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

Today, the Klamath Irrigation District team is on-site at the Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO) Annual Conference.

We are currently diving deep into the "Application of the Law" to ensure our district remains at the forefront of regulatory compliance and effective governance. Continuous education is more than just professional development; it is a vital investment in the stability and future of our entire community’s water management.

Proud to learn alongside Oregon’s dedicated public service leaders!

#SDAO2026 #KlamathIrrigation #PublicService #ProfessionalDevelopment #WaterLaw #OregonAgriculture

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

Your questions on our most recent D.C. trip addressed here.

https://t.co/ncsXETuZXr.

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

From the Klamath Irrigation District's "Make Agriculture Great Again" hat to fresh fruit & pastries fueling the discussions—ready to tackle water challenges and build a stronger future for Western agriculture. #MidPacificWater #Agriculture # #MakeAgricultureGreatAgain

[Klamath Irrigation District @KlamathID]

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