WATER MANAGEMENT


Water management solutions that may seem to be panaceas will not work if they don’t work for the agricultural community.


flowed down to Lake Powell, where it was available to provide additional water security.


The Grand Valley Water Users’ Association benefitted in a variety of ways. The CCUPP supported its ongoing System Optimization Review, initiated a conversation focused on the tough questions a warming climate and more variable hydrology raise, and organizational funds secured through CCUPP provided the association with the resources to improve a critical portion of the Canyon Canal below the Roller Dam.


These types of tools continue to be explored through demonstration projects. But, one thing is clear — agricultural


producers need to experiment to see if there are options and creative solutions that can be used to provide a more efficient use of water and that can also be integrated into their business models to improve their bottom lines. Water management solutions that may seem to be panaceas will not work if they don’t work for the agricultural community.


Sam and Helen Walton established the Walton Family Foundation in order to create access to opportunities for people and communities. Within the Foundation’s Environment Program, those opportunities exist primarily in rural communities that have deep connections to the land and water. That is a key reason why we partner with farmers and ranchers in order to solve


the water challenges facing us — for those who are closest to the problem are usually closest to the solutions.


Ted Kowalski  leading the Walton Family Foundation’s  supports work that promotes sustainable management of the Colorado River in order 


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• Regional Conservation Partnership Program


• Environmental Quality Incentives Program


• Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program


• Watershed Program (PL-566)


Go to www.nrcs.usda.gov for more information about these programs.


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