Farms and other agricultural water users ensure the availability of fresh, locally produced food to both rural and urban communities.
Irrigated agriculture also provides ancillary social benefits through boating, fishing, hunting, and other recreational amenities.
Irrigated agriculture is the backbone of Oregon’s economy, supporting a variety of high value crops sold globally.
Agricultural water suppliers are on the forefront of conservation and are always seeking innovative ways to stretch our resources.
Join your fellow district managers for valuable education and networking at OWRC’s 2019 District Managers’ Workshop! This year’s program will include interactive round table discussions and structured presentations by various experts including legal, legislative, and risk management updates. Don’t forget to register your Assistant Managers and other management level staff. This is an educational event in […]
Join us at our 2018 Annual Conference in Hood River, Oregon! Our robust Conference program includes a multitude of valuable presentations on a range of issues impacting irrigated agriculture, pre & post-conference workshops, diverse vendors, networking with a variety of water professionals, and more! This is an educational event in partnership with the Special Districts Association […]
The 2018 Operations & Maintenance Workshop is a valuable educational workshop that will cover a variety of topics related to confined spaces, workplace safety, easements, equipment maintenance, canal and ditch inspection, piping projects, and much more! This program is a mix of structured presentations, informal roundtable discussions, and tours of local infrastructure and agricultural operations. The 2018 […]
The 2018 Technical Seminar will provide district staff, board members, and consultants with innovative strategies, technological tools, and on-the-ground solutions to help better meet a variety of water management challenges. Engineers, product suppliers, other consultants, and agency staff will provide a series of presentations about creative tools and strategies to assist with water resources management. […]
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