Usually early April through mid-October.
Only if you own shares in the ditch company. Using ditch water without shares is water theft under Idaho law and can bring heavy fines or jail time.
The ditch company holds an easement 25 feet from the ditch centerline on both sides. We use it to bring in heavy equipment for maintenance, so gardens, fences or structures in the easement may be damaged or removed during cleanup.
The ditch company maintains the main Thurman Mill Canal and the diversion from the Boise River. That’s all.
The shareholders who use them. Three or more users on a lateral can form a lateral association to run it, as described in Idaho Code Title 42.
Once a year, usually in March. Shareholders elect directors, set the budget and raise any other concerns.
Irrigation law is in Idaho Code Title 42.
To learn more about the Treasure Valley’s canal systems, watch the Treasure Valley Water Users Association’s informative videos.