Agricultural Water Stewardship Online Resource Center

This resource center is a clearinghouse of information and resources on important on-farm practices for sound water management, many of which have been overlooked for their potential to help growers and ranchers thrive while being good stewards of the water that flows through farms. Follow the links below to access information on the listed practices, which each include an overview of the practice, the associated water savings, additional benefits, applicability in different production scenarios, case studies, and additional resources.

As a living document, the resource center will be updated frequently. Please e-mail us with additions or suggestions to expand this website for agricultural water decision-makers.

An Introduction to the Resource Center

Dry Farming

Farm Ponds for Irrigation

Irrigation Management

Keyline Design

Recycled Water:
Recycled Municipal Water
Reuse of Agricultural Wastewater
Gray Water Use

Soil Management

5 Key Resources

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The Resource Center was made possible by the generous support of the Columbia Foundation and the written contributions of the following individuals: Brock Dolman, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center WATER Institute; Dr. William Horwath, UC Davis Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources; Lisa Kresge, California Institute for Rural Studies; Katy Mamen, California Agricultural Water Stewardship Initiative; David Runsten, Community Alliance with Family Farmers; Dr. Bahman Sheikh, Water Recycling Consultant; and Kaomine Vang and Dr. David Zoldoske, California State University Water Resources and Policy Initiative.

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