Klamath Irrigation District Infrastructure Modernization Project

Lead Agency: NRCS Oregon
Cooperating Agencies: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation  
Sponsoring Local Organization: Klamath Irrigation District (KID) (lead sponsor)

Project Description

Klamath Irrigation District proposes to modernize District irrigation infrastructure to improve the efficiency of its system. The project would include piping and/or lining canals and laterals and upgrading select pump stations. These measures would improve the use and control over water throughout the District and be more resilient to drought. Improvements under consideration may be funded through the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 (PL 83-566) and would address water conveyance and operation inefficiencies in District-operated infrastructure while supporting existing agricultural land use.

NEPA Analysis

On May 15, 2026, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Oregon released a Final Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Klamath Irrigation District Infrastructure Modernization Project.

Current Status

Planning is complete and design will begin upon plan authorization by the Chief of the NRCS.

Project Documents

Contact Information

Gary Diridoni
NRCS Oregon Assistant State Conservationist for Watershed Resources
Gary.Diridoni@usda.gov