Besides boxes, bikes, yard waste, household trash, and even cars, irrigation districts are continually pulling unwanted materials out of their irrigation canals.

KID treats canals to kill off and dislodge algae

Over the last few years, algae has become a growing issue on waterways in the Columbia Basin, not just in lakes and rivers. And, also in Eastern Oregon.

The Kennewick Irrigation District recently released some photos of huge piles of algae they pulled from screens and canals (mainly the feeders and a few secondary) after treatments.

These chemicals safely help kill off and dislodge the green sludge, which can significantly interfere with water flow and delivery. It gets into pipes, valves, and screens at the residential level.

Also, it serves as a reminder to stay out of cana

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