Irrigation District temporarily shuts down main canal to conserve water

  • Puddles of water lay stagnant in the main canal during the temporary irrigation shutdown, which will end on June 19. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCH-S
    Puddles of water lay stagnant in the main canal during the temporary irrigation shutdown, which will end on June 19. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCH-S
  • This 72-inch diameter outlet pipe is what transports water from the dam and into the main irrigation canal. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star
    This 72-inch diameter outlet pipe is what transports water from the dam and into the main irrigation canal. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

    ORAL – For the first time in recent history (and possibly ever), the Angostura Irrigation District has temporarily shut down the main canal as a way to conserve water for its customers.

    According to Irrigation District Board President Bart Krautschun, the decision was the result of many conversations between the board and the district’s 68 landowners/ customers and is intended to extend the time be…