Public Meeting Set for Klamath Irrigation District Modernization Project
Comments sought on proposed infrastructure improvements across district
Klamath Project infrastructure (KID)
KLAMATH BASIN, Ore. — The Klamath Irrigation District is seeking public input on a proposed infrastructure modernization project aimed at improving water delivery efficiency and drought resilience across the district.
The proposed project would include piping and lining canals and laterals, along with installing automatic flow monitoring equipment. Officials say these improvements are designed to enhance water management, reduce maintenance costs, and strengthen reliability during drought conditions.
Agriculture remains a key economic driver in the Klamath Basin, and project leaders say modernization efforts could help improve water conveyance efficiency and support long-term sustainability for local producers.
The project is sponsored by the Klamath Irrigation District with funding and technical support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Oregon. Farmers Conservation Alliance is assisting with the planning process.
Members of the public are invited to learn more about the proposal, ask questions, and provide feedback during an upcoming in-person meeting.
Public Meeting Details:
Thursday, April 9, 2026
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Merrill Civic Center — Walt Wilson Hall
363 W. Front St., Merrill, Oregon
A recording of the meeting will be made available after the event. The Draft Plan-Environmental Assessment can also be reviewed online or in person at the Klamath Irrigation District office.
Public comments on the draft plan will be accepted from March 25 through April 24, 2026. Comments may be submitted by email, online, phone message, or by mail to Farmers Conservation Alliance.
Following the comment period, the Natural Resources Conservation Service will evaluate feedback and may issue a Finding of No Significant Impact before the district applies for funding to construct the proposed improvements.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations or interpreter services should be made at least 48 hours in advance.
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