Grand Valley Water Users Association

Dangers of Canals and Safety

As the schools wrap up another successful year, your local irrigation companies: Redlands Water and Power Company, Grand Valley Water Users Association, Grand Valley Irrigation Company, Orchard Mesa Irrigation District, Mesa County Irrigation District and Palisade Irrigation District are reaching out to parents and students with a reminder of dangers of playing or trespassing on or near the irrigation canals.

We all understand the heat of summer and the draw of children to water – we were kids once, too! But the risk of losing another child, adult or beloved pet to the canals is not something any of us want. We believe educating the kids and their parents that the canals and canal roadways are dangerous areas to play can save lives.

Staying off these easements makes it easier for us to do our jobs efficiently, effectively and without responding to unneeded emergencies or pulling items from the canals that plug these waterways. These areas may look inviting and like a great place to play and recreate – but they aren’t.

Some rules to share and follow:

Respect and obey the “Private Property”, “Danger” and “No Trespassing” signs and teach your children the importance of all warning notices and the danger the canals can pose.
Know that none of the canals, the access roads or any related facilities are open to the public for any type of play, transportation or other use including pedestrian use, horseback riding, four-wheelers, motorcycles, bicycles or any kind of motorized or non-motorized vehicles.

There are plenty of other designated play areas and trails available in the Grand Valley to use that are not within the easements of canals, siphons or waterways that are safer and fun to recreate in.

Thank you in advance for your support in sharing this message throughout the Grand Valley. We appreciate your support and look forward to a fun and SAFE summer!

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Zebra Mussels

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Zebra Mussels and the Government Highline Canal

As we respond to this new threat, we appreciate our water user’s diligence and willingness to keep an eye out for anything that appears suspect to them. Zebra mussels can cause extensive and expensive damage to our system unlike anything we’ve deal with before.

The picture taken on the paper towel are of native Corbicula clams not zebra mussels. The picture of the mussel on the person’s hand are zebra mussels and the pest we need you to watch for!

We would rather you send us pictures of native, non-harmful species and risk being wrong then send no pictures at all!

Never hesitate to reach out to our office staff at info@gvwua.com or your ditch rider with questions or concerns.

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– With H2Order, customers can order irrigation water online

– Enter meter readings and flow rate changes using your phone, tablet and other devices

– Receive H2Order confirmations by e-mail (or text via cell number)

– Track water usage with data in your confirmation emails

– Give it a try today