Swalley Irrigation District Modernization Project

Lead Agency: NRCS Oregon
Sponsoring Local Organization: Deschutes Basin Board of Control & Swalley Irrigation District

Project Description

The Swalley Irrigation District Modernization Project will modernize and pipe 16.6 miles of the remaining open canals to improve water conservation, water delivery reliability, and public safety, as well as contribute to increases in streamflow in the middle Deschutes River. The project will occur in phases over seven years. 

NEPA Analysis

On March 12, 2019, NRCS Oregon released a Final Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Swalley Irrigation District Modernization Project. NRCS has determined that the project will not cause significant local, regional or national impacts to the environment.

Current Status

This project is in construction. 

Project Documents

Contact Information

Gary Diridoni
NRCS Oregon Assistant State Conservationist for Watershed Resources
Gary.Diridoni@usda.gov