The month of September provided us with summer temperatures in the 90’s most of the month with very little moisture provided in the form of rain. Ag Met sensor only recorded less than a quarter of an inch of moisture.
Second irrigations are coming to an end with third
irrigations in process. The creek has benefited from Skaguay’s continued inflow
with a full reservoir causing spilling plus scheduled releases. Beaver Park
Water requested a release of 172 AF that we are entitled to, spread out
throughout a ten-day period. Release began on Sept. 19th. With this additional increase, we have
increased our deliveries to shareholders to make sure we are using all the
water coming into the system.
Daily reports are coming into the office regarding tail
water on the roadways. Please be considerate and don’t waste the water.
Regardless of what you might have heard or understand, Beaver Park Water’s
rules and regulations on water delivery are still in effect and reflect the
following: #3. No Waste Water shall be allowed at any time to run in the road.
#5. Landowners and parties in charge of tracts must provide waste ditches
adjoining property to keep water off the roads. No waste water shall be turned
upon the land of another without giving the owner notice, except in cases of
natural drainage into a regular gulch or stream. #8. If water is found running
to waste on a tract, it will be cut down to what is considered the correct
amount and if it is found wasting and no one to look after it, water will be
cut off. Beaver Park Water established these rules to protect our water
resource from wasting. We have an obligation to be good stewards of the
resource as well as protect property from damage due to tail water. Fremont
County Roads and Bridges have rules and regulations regarding waste water and
the State of Colorado has established laws regarding waste water.
One more item that needs to addressed: regarding canals and
open ditches, those who mow along side canals, please make every effort to keep
the grass clippings out of the canal. Pipes and screens are plugging up the
system that causes problems for ditch riders and shareholders. Your assistance in
keeping any debris from the canals would be appreciated.
We are now into the official fall season as of the 23rd
with Penrose celebrating Apple Day on Saturday October 1st. The holiday season is around the corner,
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas… where has the year gone?
As Always…pray for rain or snow; carry an umbrella and put a
pair of snow boots in your vehicle.
