Central Oregon Irrigation District

About Central Oregon Irrigation District: Established in 1918, Central Oregon Irrigation District "COID" is a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon. The District's mission is to provide a reliable supply of water to 3,500 patrons throughout Bend, Redmond, Powell Butte, and Alfalfa. COID operates and maintains over 400 miles of canals that collectively deliver water to approximately 46,222 acres of productive land. www.coid.org About Lisa Seales: Lisa Seales is a native Oregonian who has spent the last decade studying and working on water issues in the Deschutes Basin. With a PhD in Interdisciplinary Ecology from the University of Florida focusing on water resource management and policy in Oregon, and over twenty years worth of experience working as an educator, researcher, writer, and editor, Lisa is dedicated to helping find ways to more efficiently and sustainably manage natural resources. Lisa's current and past work experience includes working for the Farmers Conservation Alliance; and serving on the Board of Directors at The Environmental Center.