August 2008
Agricultural water transport and pumping is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. Bringing more funding and support to ag water stewardship practices that build local water resources and alleviate the need for conveyed water will both boost agricultural viability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Agricultural Water Stewardship Initiative made recommendations for the implementation of the Climate Change Solutions Act of 2008 (AB32) that support agricultural water stewardship practices through incentives and technical assistance.
