Water flows through irrigation canal again
Water has returned to the Goshen Irrigation District canal that was breached in mid-July, leaving more than 100,000 acres of land without water. Keep Reading | 444 words
Irrigation canal repairs nearly complete, Goshen County to turn water back on
Tunnel crews cleared the Gering-Fort Laramie Irrigation Canal tunnel Monday, and water could start flowing to crops as early as later this week, Goshen County Irrigation District Manager Rob Posten said. Keep Reading | 1379 words
Crop insurance to cover losses after Goshen County irrigation canal failure
Crews continue repairs on an irrigation tunnel collapse as Goshen County residents prepare for a potential hit to their economy, which could be lessened by crop insurance payouts. Keep Reading | 1215 words
Crews work to repair the collapsed tunnel on the Fort Laramie-Gering irrigation canal. The tunnel’s collapse in July shut off irrigation water to 100,000 acres of land in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska. Officials hope to have water running in the canal within two to three weeks. (Photo courtesy of the Goshen Irrigation District)
Crews working 7 days a week to repair irrigation canal
Out-of-state contractors are racing to complete repairs on a collapsed irrigation tunnel in Goshen County as governmental agencies analyze the best ways to help affected farmers. Keep Reading | 638 words
Parched: 102-year-old irrigation canal collapse threatens livelihood of 800 farm and ranch families
Over 100,000 acres of farm and ranch land in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska have been without irrigation water for more than two weeks after an 102-year-old irrigation canal collapsed. Keep Reading | 518 words