Klamath Irrigation District
Resources for Growers
Water orders, weather, programs, crop information, and grower groups, all in one place.
Water Today
Ordering water, following schedules, and checking flows.
Order and schedule water
District tools for patrons.
Flows and conditions
Current river and reservoir data from the federal government.
- KID water supply and conditionsEDIT ME: confirm before publishing.
- Klamath Project live flow informationStream gages and reservoir volumes
- Klamath Project informationBureau of Reclamation, Klamath Basin Area Office
Weather and Fields
Forecasts, rain and snow, drought, and satellite views of your fields.
Local weather
Weather stations near you and the crop water data they feed.
- KBREC weather and irrigationLinks to each AgriMet station
- AgriMet irrigation scheduling
- National Weather Service, MedfordForecasts and warnings
- Oregon Climate ServiceOregon State University
Snow and drought
Snowpack, streamflow, and drought outlooks.
- NRCS Oregon Water Supply OutlookMonthly report. This link opens June 2026; check for the latest month. EDIT ME: swap in the current report.
- Klamath County conditionsDrought conditions from the U.S. Drought Monitor
- California-Nevada River Forecast CenterRiver forecasts, including Klamath gauges
- NRCS National Water and Climate CenterSNOTEL snowpack and soil data
Weather maps
Interactive maps centered on the Klamath Project.
- Dew pointHumidity and dew point, with pressure and precipitation layers
- Rain accumulationRain totals over time
- New snowNew snow totals
- DroughtDrought map
Satellite views of fields
Satellite images that show which fields are green and which are fallow.
- USDA CropScapeCrop maps by field, including fallow land. EDIT ME: confirm it covers Klamath County.
- USGS EarthExplorerLandsat images at about 30 meters. Clouds limit clear views.
Money and Programs
Cost-share, conservation, and energy programs that can help pay for work on your farm.
Conservation help
Planning, technical help, and funding for landowners.
- USDA NRCS OregonPrograms and incentives
- Klamath Soil and Water Conservation DistrictPlanning, technical help, and funding for landowners
- Klamath Basin Farming and Wetland CollaborativePays Klamath County landowners to manage wetlands for waterbird habitat
- Wy'East Resource Conservation and DevelopmentCost-share and incentive programs
- Sustainable Northwest: Klamath BasinConservation funding help, irrigation efficiency, and water supply work
Energy savings
Incentives that lower pumping and farm energy costs.
- Energy Trust of OregonIrrigation equipment incentives
- Energy Trust partnership for Lake and Klamath CountiesEnergy help for farms, homes, and businesses in Klamath County
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)Federal funding for energy upgrades on rural farms and businesses
- Pacific Power time-of-use programSave by using power during off-peak hours
- Sustainable Northwest: Making Energy WorkEDIT ME: confirm before publishing.
Water quality and watersheds
Grants and water quality rules.
- Oregon Watershed Enhancement BoardWatershed grant opportunities
- Oregon DEQ: Upper Klamath and Lost River nutrient planWater quality goals for Upper Klamath Lake and the Lost River
- Oregon Department of Agriculture
Crops and Research
Local research and crop information, organized by what you grow.
Klamath Basin research (KBREC)
Oregon State University's research center in Klamath Falls, focused on crops, soils, and water use.
- About KBRECOregon State University
- 2023 small grain variety trial report (PDF)Wheat and barley results. Dated 2023.
- 2021 annual research summary (PDF)Dated 2021. Newer summaries may be available from KBREC.
Tulelake research (IREC)
University of California research center for Klamath-area soils and climate.
- IREC, TulelakeGrower information for Klamath climate and soils
- 2021 field day handouts
- Alfalfa under drought stress (PDF)Dated 2021
Potatoes
Grower-led promotion and industry information.
- Oregon Potato CommissionPromotes Oregon potatoes and represents the industry in research and policy
Mint
Pest and production updates.
- OSU Mint Pest AlertsPest updates for mint growers
Wheat and barley
Variety trials and grower support.
- Oregon Wheat Growers LeagueEducation, market support, research, and advocacy for wheat growers
- 2023 small grain variety trial report (PDF)Klamath Basin variety results
Groups That Speak for Growers
Organizations that advocate for irrigators and farmers at the state, federal, and local level.
Water and irrigation groups
Advocacy for water users and irrigated agriculture.
- Klamath Water Users AssociationRepresents Klamath Project growers before government agencies and Congress
- Oregon Water Resources CongressWater rights protection for irrigated agriculture and water districts
- Family Farm AllianceAdvocates for Western irrigated agriculture across 17 states
- National Water Resources AssociationNational water policy advocacy for water users
Farm bureau and youth
Local and statewide farm organizations and youth programs.
- Oregon Farm BureauStatewide farm advocacy. The Klamath-Lake County chapter is listed here.
- Klamath-Lake County Farm BureauLocal chapter
- Klamath County 4-HOSU Extension youth program with club projects
- Agri Camp USAYouth agriculture education program. Facebook page.
Water Rights and Well Records
For looking up specific water rights, wells, and the KID water rights map.
Look up water rights
Oregon Water Resources Department records.
- Water rights information querySearch by file number, location, name, or stream
- Water rights by point of diversionBasin-wide list, about 3,150 records. Enter township, range, and section to narrow it.
- Klamath Basin adjudicationOWRD adjudication page
Look up a well
Well logs, well tags, and water levels.
- Groundwater information system (GWIS)For Klamath County wells, choose Klamath in the county list, or search by township and range
- KA1000 and KA1004 water rights mapKID map of the KA1000 and KA1004 water rights and KBID well permit. EDIT ME: the map may require a sign-in; confirm it opens for the public.