Dear Irrigators,
The upcoming forecast of much needed rain will potentially bring some localized flooding. Please follow the SMRID’s policy for handling any water that may accumulate on your crops. Please fill out the form for pumping from the SMRID website, linked here.
The District will allow pumping when flows into canals and drainage channels have subsided. Please note that water testing is required on any lands where manure is spread on it, prior to permission being granted for pumping.
Structures, gates and drains are SMRID property and unauthorized operation of SMRID-owned infrastructure is strictly prohibited.
Please also be reminded that canal banks are SMRID property. Unauthorized vehicles on canal banks hinder SMRID crews’ ability to take action to mitigate the impact of the rain event.
SMRID will be initiating measures in preparation for a significant rainfall event. SMRID operations began gradually reducing flows in the Main Canal and smaller laterals on June 19, and dropping of checks will be implemented when deemed necessary by staff. Drain inlets will be operated by staff only, as soon as conditions allow.
Thank you for your cooperation.
SMRID Operations