Public Pocket Study · Illustrative concept

Improving farm water use

Make every drop count.

Which water improvements fit the operation, and which assistance programs might support them?

Agricultural operation · pastures and irrigation routes

Define the land managed together for the proposed improvement.

Evidence needed: Ownership or operating agreements, farm records and program application guidance.

A mapped operating boundary does not establish applicant or land eligibility.

Identify where a water or grazing practice would be used.

Evidence needed: Field boundaries, soils, current practices, water rights and delivery records.

Water availability and lawful use require source-specific confirmation.

Compare a possible pipeline, watering point or stream exclusion fence.

Evidence needed: Practice standards, site measurements, cost estimates and program staff review.

Funding eligibility, ranking, engineering and award decisions remain with the applicable program.