Dry-up schedule
Salt River Project (SRP) performs dry-ups on a rotating seven-year schedule.
Dry-ups are performed annually on canal sections south of the Salt River annually between mid-November and mid-December and on the north side of the Salt River between early January and early February.
Northside canal dry-up schedule (Scottsdale)
January 04 – February 05, 2018: On the Arizona Canal, from Scottsdale Road to west of Hayden Road.
Recreation restrictions and safety
Recreational use of the canal banks is restricted during dry-ups. In some cases both banks of the canal will be closed to the public to allow for required SRP maintenance.
For their safety, people who use the canal banks for recreational activities should note the increased construction and maintenance activities along the canal banks during dry-ups.
Under no circumstances should residents enter the canals. Posted warning signs should be obeyed.
Source: https://www.srpnet.com/water/canals/canaldry.aspx
