Agricultural Water Conservation



Irrigation in Texas is currently the state's largest water use sector, utilizing about 9 million acre-feet annually. The mission of the Agricultural Water Conservation Department is to estimate annual irrigation water use and promote the voluntary adoption of agricultural water conservation best management practices in cooperation with local stakeholders, federal and state agencies, and research institutions.

Activities

  • Developing Annual Irrigation Water Use Estimates
  • Administering Agricultural Water Conservation Grants
  • Providing Outreach & Technical Assistance
  • Assisting with Agricultural Water Conservation Loans
  • Funding Demonstration Initiatives via the Agricultural Grants

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