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The Major Challenges of Lake Restoration
While lake restoration has many goals and can restore the beauty and function of an existing waterway
What is Lake Restoration?
The term, lake restoration, encompasses all of the various techniques used to improve and restore damaged lakes
Delivering the Goods
At this point, you’ve hopefully discovered a few alternate sources of water, created plans for an irrigation reservoir
Water Management in a Time of Scarcity
The need for quality irrigation water is increasingly squeezed by competing needs from cities and industry
That Dry Hole in the Ground: Filling the Reservoir When Water is Scarce
It seems like an exercise in frustration to dig an enormous hole when there’s no water to fill it with, right?
Planning an Irrigation Reservoir
When designing an irrigation reservoir and connecting it to a farm’s irrigation system
Does an Irrigation Reservoir Make Sense on Your Farm?
Global weather modeling is a very complex mixture of art and science, and it’s impossible even to make firm near-term predictions
What is the Purpose of an Irrigation Reservoir?
Access to water for irrigation is increasingly under pressure across the country
The Future of Irrigated Agriculture
Ultimately, the truth is that farmers who depend on irrigation face a future with increasingly limited water supplies
Irrigation Reservoirs - Liquid Politics
The struggle for sufficient water, a longstanding issue in developing countries, has now become a harsh reality in the US
Irrigation and Changing Weather Patterns
Irrigated agriculture is a pivotal practice in terms of the world’s ability to feed itself.
Irrigation: An Ancient Game Changer
It’s easy to move about our communities, oblivious to the fundamental contribution that those giant farm sprinklers
Top Ten Questions About Irrigation Ponds
Far from damaging the environment, irrigation ponds offer a method to capture and store both stormwater and irrigation runoff
Irrigation Ponds and the Future
In February 2022, scientists reported that the American West is currently in a megadrought
Managing Algae
Algae is the ever-present cloud that hangs over many pond operations, whether the pond is built for irrigation
Maintaining Your Irrigation Pond
When your pond relies on a compacted soil/clay layer to prevent stored water from seeping away
Irrigation Ponds: Where’s the Water Coming From?
It’s a reasonable question: If water is already scarce, how am I going to fill up an irrigation pond?
Siting and Managing an Irrigation Reservoir
When choosing a site for an irrigation reservoir, you’ll want to work in concert with the designer
Designing to Avoid Water Loss
There are two basic types of dams, and either can be used when creating an irrigation pond.
The Basics of Designing an Irrigation Pond
If you’ve decided, or are still considering, using an irrigation pond in your operations, it’s a good time
Why Should I Build an Irrigation Pond?
Installing an irrigation pond on your property can offer several benefits, including water security, improved crop production and reduced long-term costs.
The Definition of an Irrigation Pond
The term irrigation pond refers to a constructed body of water located adjacent to agricultural land and designated for irrigation purposes.
Top 8 Questions about Hunting Ponds
Deer absolutely need water, and while they can satisfy a lot of their needs for moisture by consuming juicy plants
Managing Midges in Your Hunting Pond
Any serious wildlife conservationist, rancher or hunter is aware of the deadly EHD (epizootic hemorrhagic disease)