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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
The Bureau of Reclamation held an urbanized canal meeting at its Denver offices on May 14, 2008 to discuss safety issues of its projects, especially those in urbanized areas. DARCA was represented at the event. The program’s speakers were varied and included representatives from canal companies throughout the West. A summary of the meeting and the presentations (many good pics) in pdf format can be found at http://www.usbr.gov/canalsafety/.
The following issues were discussed.
• Truckee Canal Incident Perspectives
• Stormwater Runoff and Discharge
• Urbanized Canals, Salt River Project
• Assessment of canals through urbanized areas
Helena Valley Canal Assessment of Urbanized Areas
Central Arizona Project: Hayden Rhodes Aquaduct, Reach 12 - LC Region
Review of V and S Canals, Newlands Project
Strawberry Highline Canal - UC Region
• Asset Management and Aging Infrastructure
• Folsom Dam Modifications
• Technical Service Center and Lab Overview
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Friday, 11 April 2008 |
The DARCA workshops this past season were a very integral part in helping to inform and educate board members, superintendents, ditch riders, engineers, and lawyers about Colorado water enterprises. The workshops, taught pro bono by experts in the Colorado water community covered a variety of topics. These experts included ditch company personnel, professors, lawyers, engineers, university personnel and consultants. They were provided to members to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and better run organizations.
DARCA is now planning its 2008-2009 Workshop Series. Please contact us with your topics and preferable locations around the state.
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Wednesday, 02 April 2008 |
The first edition of the DARCA Ditch Company Handbook, published in 2005, was provided to DARCA members to assist them in the operation of their ditch and reservoir companies. A diverse team of Colorado water experts authored the initial publication’s eight articles. In the second edition published last year, 13 new chapters were included, along with revisions of the originals. These articles are generally applied and practical in nature but do include innovative ways of doing business.
DARCA is adding six more articles to the DARCA Ditch Company Handbook this spring. We would like to know what new articles would be of benefit to our membership. Also, if you know of any potential authors please contact us.
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Sunday, 23 March 2008 |
A meeting and participatory workshop, Ditch Hazards Awareness & Safety, will be held Monday, April 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 752 Horizon Drive in Grand Junction, Colo.
One of the largest ditch companies in Colorado, the Grand Valley Irrigation Company (GVIC) of Grand Junction, will hold this free, public educational workshop focused on safety issues and drowning prevention along and in the service areas of the ditch.
The evening workshop includes the history and workings of GVIC, a session on the legal aspects of safety, and a participatory workshop to create proactive steps to prevent mishaps and drowning. Officials from GVIC, the Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance, the City of Grand Junction and Mesa County will be present to work with people to create plans.
Representatives from other ditch and reservoir companies from all over Colorado are encouraged to attend so that they will be able to adopt similar educational workshops for their respective ditch companies.
All residents concerned about ditch safety issues are invited to attend this free workshop. Please contact the Grand Valley Irrigation Company at (970) 242-2762 or DARCA at (970) 412-1960 for more details.
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