Orchard Mesa Irrigation District is supplied with water from the Colorado River as part of the Grand Valley Project in the western Colorado portion of the Colorado River Basin. The district has made possible a diverse agricultural economy, where favorable conditions allow growers to produce orchards, vineyards, vegetables, alfalfa and small grains on 9,219 acres (including “Vinelands” area of 591).
5/5/2026 Mutual Mesa headgates 7, 8 & 9 are shut off due to flooding. Should be back on tomorrow.
5/4/2026 Canal 1 headgate 147 closed for culvert repair, should reopen 5/5/26.
OMID 2026 Irrigation Season Outlook What to Expect & How to Plan Current Conditions Flows on the Colorado River at […]
An inspection of your irrigation system will identify problems, improve water distribution on the lawn, reduce water use and improve overall lawn health.
Aerating the lawn in the spring will increase rooting depth of your lawn.
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Apply just enough water to wet the root zone of crops without runoff or deep percolation losses.
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