MOTIVATION FOR IWM
Lorrie BundyEngineer
YREKA FIELD OFFICE
MOTIVATION FOR IWM
• Why do it?• What is best
for our customers?• How to do it?• What does it look like?• Benefits• Next steps
WHY?WHAT?
WHY DO IT?
Klamath EQIP$$$$
Political Pressure
Drought
2001
Climate
WHY DO IT?
TSP programIWM incentive $
$
New Programs
Farm Bill
2002
WHY DO IT?
…………..
TSP
Klamath
$$$$
IWM
Train Wreck!!
OUR GOALS
AND• Focus on education• Use local ranking to encourage IWM• Create interactive IWM program• Get technology adopted by
community• Create legacy for Klamath $$
• Spend $$ on systems
• Crops – alfalfa and pasture• Customer – wants ranking points• Water – adjustable delivery, not all
ID• Service –no local industry• RCD, UCCE – seed program• Soil Con – program manager• Engineer – tech support
SETTING
ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM
1. Find system DU2. Develop IWM plan3. Provide tools for irrigation
application4. Target one group…..flood to pivot5. Hire TSP6. 3 year commitment7. Progressive involvement
ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM
Develop planInstall sensorsIrrigate as usualSeason reviewSet goals
Get paid!
YEAR 1
ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM
System evaluationKeep recordsRead sensorsMeet goalsSeason reviewSet more goals
Get paid!
YEAR 2
ELEMENTS OF PROGRAM
Keep recordsReview seasonMeet goalsGraduate
Get paid!
YEAR 3
BENEFITS - Expected
• NRCS learned details of irrigator’s issues
• Captive audience• Objective comparison• Filled industry gap
BENEFITS - UNExpected• Forum for water delivery options• Know when to start• Know when to shut off• System install follow-up
WRAP UP
• Better relationship with irrigators• NRCS received OJT from irrigators• Focus on management not structures• Tool for management, not conservation• Collaborative effort
NRCS, UCCE, RCD, TSP, Customer
NEXT STEPS
• Upgrade systems to remote readers• Develop Water Quality Incentive
Program • Continue to promote IWM
QUESTIONS ??