The chronological list of events pertaining to the Highland Ditch improvement project can be found below.
| Elements | Description | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination and outreach with the Highland Ditch Stakeholder Association | SURCP and the highland ditch stakeholders will complete the process of submitting the Douglas County, Oregon water district petition. SURCP will also assist the new district in establishing fundamental district functions. | 10/2021 | 08/2022 |
| Coordination and outreach with the Highland Ditch Stakeholder Association | SURCP will collaborate with the Highland Ditch Stakeholder Association with landowner agreements, potential project solutions and coordination with agencies. | 02/2022 | 12/2022 |
| Contract with Engineer & Irrigation Consultant | Cascade Stream Solutions (CSS) will be contracted to provide engineering and design services. |
11/2022 | 12/2023 |
| Document current system and water needs | Field reconnaissance and data surveys. This includes survey of the dam and ditch. The engineering firm will also characterize current irrigation system, and assess needs. |
11/2022 | 05/2023 |
| Consult Technical Team of project related agencies and the engineering firm | Technical Advisory Team (ODFW, NOAA, OWRD, BLM, USFWS) will advise the process and ensure that standards are met. | 06/2023 | 12/2023 |
| Develop preliminary designs & cost estimates | Highland Ditch Stakeholder Association, and SURCP will collaborate to cooperatively work with CSS to develop designs and cost estimates. ODFW will develop designs for fish screening. |
06/2023 | 09/2023 |
| Final Draft and Final Report | A final report will be developed to summarize findings and decisions. | 10/2023 | 11/2023 |
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August 23, 2022