STRAWBERRY WATER USERS

As originally mandated, the users of the water from Strawberry Reservoir were required to pay back the federal government over the next few decades. But, farmers ran into difficult times during the 1920's as the values of their crops dropped dramatically during The Great Depression and many could not pay what they owed. In 1926, the government officially handed over the operation and maintenance of the facilities to the Strawberry Water Users Association with the understanding that the government loan would eventually be paid off. Forty-eight years later, in 1974, the Strawberry Water Users Association made its final payment to the government and was cleared of all debt to the government.

Also known as: Strawberry Water Users Association

Primary location: Payson United States