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Things to keep in mind as patrons of the Harrison Canal.

Clean Ditches: Resistance in a water conveyance channel by silt, weeds, grass, moss, trees and other debris slows and reduces delivery and wastes time and water.  Under Idaho Statute, water can be denied by the water master to ditches that are not maintained and ready for water.

Spraying:  Spraying on the canal easements should be primarily for broad leaf management. Use of round-up for ditch channels is recommended, but not for the banks and large general areas.  These kill areas are prone to come back heavy with weeds and thistle and creates additional weed problems.

Easement Reminders:  The canal easements or right-of -ways are necessary for proper operation and maintenance of the canal.  They are protected by Idaho State Statutes (see 42-1209).  Canal channel banks are not to be altered without express written permission.  Permits are required for under-ground boring, bridges, pump stations, and utility crossings of the easement.  The easements are not subject to adverse possession.  No planting of trees, or out-buildings or permanent objects are to be put in the easement. They may be removed at the owners’ expense.  Remember that Jefferson County has a 60 foot set back ordinance from any canal.  You have easement rights on your user ditches also. Protect your rights.

News items: 

1) The web-site address for the Harrison is: harrisoncanal.com

2) The water master works hard to be fair and prompt with the delivery of water.  He is continuing to ask for at least 24 hours of notice for requesting a stream or turning one back to aid in balancing the system.  Chance’s number is 208-270-7780

Certificates: Many patrons have not picked up their certificate for their water right.  Call Byron at 208-201-0255 to sign the book that you have received in-hand your document.

Your Board of Directors are now involved in working to protect the Harrison Canal infrastructure and easements along with delivery crossings under the County Line Road, where a road-widening project is planned for several miles by Bonneville and Jefferson Counties.  Legal counsel has been hired to make certain that harm is not done to the Harrison system and that proper consideration is made for liability, future operation, safety matters and replacement of disturbed structures.