North Unit Irrigation District

It would not suffice to say that filling the shoes left by Mike Britton is going to be hard, for Mike was an instrumental mind behind the success of the Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and thus the continuation of irrigated agriculture in Jefferson County. The Bend Bulletin's Michael Kohn sits…

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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NUID is leading the way in conservation efforts and is pushing the boundaries in all areas of our operations. We have numerous ongoing projects to upgrade the NUID distribution system, including a $39 million pipeline installation and funding for a $76,000 cloud seeding study. For more information on our…

Water Sources

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.

About Us

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…

Oregon Water Resources Department Drought Water Supply Conditions

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2025 Water Shut Off Date

The NUID Board of Directors has set Friday, October 17, 2025, as the last day of the irrigation season and the last day of water deliveries.
Please be sure to place your water orders by Thursday…

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.

Photo of Crooked River at Smith Rock, Oregon State Park

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Invitation to Bid on Sale of Surplus Property!

Mike Britton Retiring from North Unit Irrigation District

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Oregon Water Resources Department Drought Water Supply Conditions

2025 Water Shut Off Date

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

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Invitation to Bid on Sale of Surplus Property!

Mike Britton Retiring from North Unit Irrigation District

Noxious Weed Management

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Welcome to North Unit Irrigation District

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