May 19 - 25 is Zanjero Appreciation Week.

The Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors approved the action last week. IID Zanjeros are working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making sure the correct volume of water reaches the fields, cities and businesses on time. Zanjero Appreciation Week is an opportunity to express the district's appreciation for the team that is considered IID's boots on the ground. By the way, zanjero roughly translates from Spanish as " ditch rider".