This section of our resource center includes information and resources on important on-farm practices for sound water management, many of which have potential to be much more broadly applied. Follow the links below to access information on the listed practices, each of which includes an overview of the practice, the associated water savings, additional benefits, applicability in different production scenarios, case studies, and additional resources.
Dry Farming
Farm Ponds for Irrigation
Irrigation Management
Keyline Design
Recycled Water:
Recycled Municipal Water
Reuse of Agricultural Wastewater
Gray Water Use
Soil Management
This website aims to provide information to assist in water management decision-making; it is not a technical guide. Growers and ranchers should consult with their Farm Advisor, NRCS, local Resource Conservation District, or other technical support entities before implementing significant changes in farm practices.
This website does not constitute a comprehensive list of water stewardship practices. It is a work in progress and we anticipate expanding the content over time as new practices and information emerge. Please contact us with any information you would like us to consider adding to the website and check back periodically for additional content.
The Resource Center was made possible by the generous support of the Columbia Foundation and the written contributions of the following individuals: Brock Dolman of Occidental Arts and Ecology Center WATER Institute, Dr. William Horwath of UC Davis Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources, Lisa Kresge of California Institute for Rural Studies, Katy Mamen of Ag Innovations Network, David Runsten of Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Dr. Bahman Sheikh, a Water Recycling Consultant, and Kaomine Vang and Dr. David Zoldoske of California State University Water Resources and Policy Initiative.
