Carl Hayes is no stranger to canals and their dangers. Tune in as Carl describes the dangers of ditches and canals, and why they are not a safe place to recreate. #canal #water #irrigation #Idaho

If you are thinking about modifying the ditch next to you, make sure to obtain permission from the owner of the ditch and ensure you meet construction standards. Are you #ditchsmart?

Hydroelectric dams are vital to local communities along the Columbia and Snake Rivers and their tributaries. They provide benefits beyond electricity production, from flood protection to supporting sustainable agriculture. Learn more: nwriverpartners.org/education-reso… via Northwest RiverPartners

Mathew Weaver, Idaho's Water Resources director, discusses the state's investments in water infrastructure, aquifer restoration efforts, and the challenges of managing limited water resources amid population growth. capitalpress.com/2025/07/17/idw…

See some drip tape, send some #driptape. What do the #irrigation systems near your #home look like?

Ditches of many sizes crisscross Idaho's landscape. To maintain these waterways, irrigation entities have #easements that allow them access to these areas. Not all easement widths are the same! If you have questions about ditch easements, contact your local irrigation entity.