We are partnering with the Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to install more efficient irrigation systems in The Dalles, Oregon. 17.5 acres of lawn, landscaping, and cemetery will be equipped with five smart controllers that use local weather to adjust irrigation. This will help conserve water in a region experiencing historic drought and failing reservoirs.
Minor Basin: Middle Columbia
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Saint Mary’s Irrigation System Upgrade
This project aims to improve agricultural efficiency, conserve water, and protect local water resources in Oregon’s Mill Creek watershed. By upgrading irrigation systems, it will help reduce water use while supporting the environment. As part of the project, Saint Mary’s Academy’s 17.5-acre irrigated area will receive five smart controllers that adjust water use based on real-time weather data. Additionally, an existing water diversion will be replaced with a modern pumping system and underground sprinklers, which will work with the smart controllers to optimize irrigation. To further support the local ecosystem, the project will also install advanced fish screens approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to safeguard steelhead and other native fish.