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Noxious Weed Management

You may have seen the many signs throughout the county and they are in reference to the Jefferson County Weed Control Ordinance (Ordinance No. 0-091-12). In support of this ordinance, North Unit is one of many on the Weed Advisory Committee that seeks to eradicate the spread of invasive and problematic weeds…

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Water for the project comes from both the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers. Water travels out of Wickiup Reservoir into the Deschutes River, where it is diverted to the North Unit main canal in Bend. From there, the water reaches users via the district’s 65 miles of main canal and 235 miles of laterals.

Welcome to North Unit Irrigation District

Our primary focus: To work together with the community and its partners to protect, enhance and deliver water to its customers in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

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The North Unit Irrigation District is located in the Deschutes River Basin and supplies irrigation water to nearly 59,000 acres of farmland in Jefferson County. North Unit Irrigation District is a quasi-municipality under contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. In addition, the District is a part of the…

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The 46th Annual Central Oregon Farm Fair and Trade Show

Join us at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds for the 46th Annual Central Oregon Farm Fair and Trade Show! The event will be held Wednesday, February 4, and Thursday, February 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00…

Water Conditions Report - January 12th, 2026

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Static Water Level Reporting Reminder for Groundwater Permit Holders

Many Oregon groundwater permit holders are required to measure and report static water levels (SWL) as a condition of their water right. These measurements help monitor groundwater conditions…

ODA seeks landowners for Central Oregon advisory committee

ODA seeks landowners for Central Oregon advisory committee | The Bulletin

Board of Directors Election Results

Oregon Water Resources Department Drought Water Supply Conditions

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Drought Declared in Jefferson County September 2025

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Magnacide (Acrolein) Treatment

North Unit Irrigation District, will be conducting a district-wide treatment using Acrolein on Tuesday, July 15th and Wednesday, July 16th beginning @ 6:00am.

Chemical Treatment Cancellation 6/23/25

Oregon Water Resources Department - Drought & Water Supply Conditions Report 6/2/25

The Oregon Drought and Water Supply Conditions Report summarizes hydrological and climatological information used to depict current drought and water supply conditions throughout the state.

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Deschutes & Crooked River Water Status

Deschutes and Crooked River Basin Water Data

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Welcome to North Unit Irrigation District

About Us

Pay Online

Customer Portal

Latest Alerts

Allotment

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The 46th Annual Central Oregon Farm Fair and Trade Show

Water Conditions Report - January 12th, 2026

Static Water Level Reporting Reminder for Groundwater Permit Holders

ODA seeks landowners for Central Oregon advisory committee

Board of Directors Election Results

Oregon Water Resources Department Drought Water Supply Conditions

Drought Declared in Jefferson County September 2025

Magnacide (Acrolein) Treatment

Chemical Treatment Cancellation 6/23/25

Oregon Water Resources Department - Drought & Water Supply Conditions Report 6/2/25

Deschutes & Crooked River Water Status

District Statistics

Noxious Weed Management

Project Gallery

Water Sources

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