Overland Ditch & Reservoir Company

June 4, 2026

Redlands Mesa Water Users Shareholders: Early water will be coming to an end soon. Leroux Creek continues to drop everyday. Early water has lasted longer than expected. We will let you know when we will start accepting late water orders. The late water percentage has been set at 60% this year. If you have not paid your assessments in full, late water will not be delivered.

OVERLAND SHAREHOLDERS Last month the Overland Ditch was completely opened clear to the reservoir. This is the earliest the ditch has ever been opened clear to the reservoir.  All water that is available to flow into the ditch is flowing. The reservoir is still closed as off now. The current level of the Overland is a little over 1/3 full. We are hoping we can make 1/2 full by the time we have to start releasing water, but there is about a 50% chance of that goal being reached. There is still snow to melt and make the ditch and the reservoir. Right now, we are experiencing low flow. The recent snowstorms have been a help and will extend the early season, but we do not expect the flow to go much higher than it is currently is. The flow will continue to change and box cards will reflect the changes. We would like to hear the Shareholders' feedback on how high we should run the flow once we open the reservoir. In the past we have ran 40 cfs during this period. Please email the Board at overlandditch@gmail.com with any suggestions or concerns you may have. This fall we are planning to start cleaning the ditch bank of new growth trees on the upper ditch. This will be on ongoing task for a couple years.  If you see your Ditch Rider(Austin), Ditch Manager(Ray) and Board Members out and about, please thank them for all their hard work. Years like this year take a harder toll on them, because they have to work twice as hard to get your water to you. We are lucky to have the employees that we do. Not only do they work hard for you, but they care about their mission as well. Assessments were due May 1, 2026. If you have not paid them yet, get them paid as soon as possible, so your water will not be turned off.