Irrigating Union Gap

Delivering reliable irrigation water
Supporting local agriculture
Protecting our shared water resources

Delivering irrigation water to Union Gap since 1915

The union Gap irrigation District covers 3222 acres and serves 830 water users. It covers a range
of fruit and vineyards as well as residential users. The district has been established since 1904
when it was acquired from the fowler ditch company. The District has about 18 miles of
irrigation canal. The Union Gap Irrigation District is a senior District in the Yakima basin.

Irrigation Season

Frost water delivery begins around March 15, followed by regular irrigation water beginning April 1. The canal typically remains in operation through the second week of October.

Seasonal Water Availability

The irrigation season generally ends around October 15, but the exact shutoff date is not guaranteed. Water availability, seasonal consumption, drought conditions, and reductions to the district’s junior water rights may result in an earlier closure.

Board of Directors

An elected, three-member Board of Directors governs the District.

Board Members
Jim Doornink, President of the board
Jabin Green, Vice President of the board
Shawn Phelps, Director

Secretary
Shaelyn Molvik, Secretary of the board

Monthly Board Meetings

The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors is held at the office of the District (180 Clark Rd | Wapato, WA 98951.) on the third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m.

2026

Download the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule

Information and changes to Union Gap’s Irrigation District’s meeting schedule will be posted here as they occur.

2027

2027 Board Meeting Schedule coming soon

**SPECIAL BOARD MEETING