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GRANTS PASS IRRIGATION DISTRICT

Frequently Asked Questions about GPID

September 1, 2001

3. Question: Why are we going to Congress in Washington, DC?

Answer: In order to continue delivering water to the canals, we must remove the diversion and replace it with new modern pumps. We can't afford to pay for the removal and installation of a new system. Costs to upgrade the diversion and make the fish screens legal are more than the cost to put in new pumps.

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