March finally provided Penrose with some precipitation, very
little but we are happy to receive any amount. According to the AG Met sensor
we have received a total of almost .25 of an inch of recordable moisture for
the month. If the weather predictions hold true, we should receive more
precipitation on the 31st and the 1st of April. Brush
Hollow is currently at 84.6 reading on the gage. Currently we are receiving 17
c.f.s. at the L Street weir.
Tom Lilze and the ditch riders completed cleaning and minor
repairs to the lower canal. They currently are working on problem areas that
were not addressed last year while water was running. Depending on our ability
to continue to store water, irrigations may begin as early as 4/3/17 or
possibly the week of 4/10/17. Is your
pipe out? Are you ready?It hardly is a secret that we did not have our typical winter snow here in Penrose, nor did the South side of Pikes Peak. Therefore we are hopeful we receive some major spring storms that will benefit our dry soil. Unless we receive some significant rain or heavy wet snow, it may be a dry summer. Mother Nature has our irrigating potential in her hands…
“The study of The Beaver Park Project” that was printed in
1954 by the Agricultural Extension Service and Experiment station cooperating
with the Beaver Park Company of Penrose has been reprinted and is available at
the Beaver Park Water office. Even though the study was completed 63 years ago,
many aspects of irrigation and cultural practices still apply today. Please
stop by and get your copy.
Reminder if assessments are not paid either in full or half
by April 1st you will not be eligible to receive irrigation water. A
list is given to the ditch riders of those who did not pay. If your name is on
the list the ditch rider will not call you for scheduling of water. It is your
responsibility to make sure your account is in good standing. No one will
contact you to remind you. Notices will be sent out in May of outstanding
balances.
