Stories tagged with Southern Ute Water Resources Division (WRD)

Irrigation water flows through the Southern Ute Reservation, crossing tribal allotments northeast of Ignacio, along County Road 516. Consistent snowpack is vital to farmers and ranchers in the Pine River Valley each year who depend on the water for maintaining their agricultural operations each season.

Thu Mar 9th, 2023

Tracking snowpack, drought conditions, and forecasts

WCA crew setting the new stainless steel wasteway radial gate to replace the inoperable wooden panels.

Thu Mar 9th, 2023

Pine River Indian Irrigation Project: Phase II project completion update

Figure 4. The 7-day U.S. precipitation forecast from 8/8 to 8/15.

Thu Aug 11th, 2022

Tribe focused on drought resiliency planning

WCA staff prepping the concrete for repair on the Dr. Morrison drop structures.

Fri Jan 14th, 2022

Pine River Indian Irrigation Project rehabilitation enters Phase II

Southern Ute Tribal Council members listen as Vickie Begay, Bureau of Indian Affairs describes the ways that the Dr. Morrison Canal can be tested at alternating sites along the infrastructure.

Thu Apr 22nd, 2021

Dr. Morrison Canal revamped in time for spring irrigation

WCA Construction Inc. setting manhole section of 48-inch pipe. The Southern Ute Water Resources Division (WRD) implemented the rehabilitation project in 2020.

Fri Dec 4th, 2020

Dr. Morrison Canal rehabilitation project underway

Dr. Morrison Canal Rehabilitation construction. Removed corroded pipe in center background, removed concrete inlet in left foreground, and Dr. Morrison Canal in left background.

Fri Feb 28th, 2020

PRIIP: Dr. Morrison Canal rehabilitation project

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