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Western Nebraska Irrigation Project

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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Countries: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Regions: Thames
Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
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Drought Management
Progress to Date: NA Decrease pumping of groundwater for irrigation
Services Needed: No services needed/offered
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2020  »  Dec. 31, 2030
Project Website: www.nature.org/en-us
Contextual Condition(s): PHYSICAL: Dependence on water-intensive energy sources
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Ecosystems
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: More than $500,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: Other
Profile Completion: 95%

Project Overview

The Western Nebraska Irrigation Project (WNIP) was developed to provide tools to help farmers maximize yields while minimizing water use and associated input costs. The farmers enrolled in the program use center pivot irrigation systems. WNIP promotes the use of Advanced Irrigation Scheduling (AIS) (through use of electro-conductivity mapping, remote pivot control, and soil moisture probes) and Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI).Research shows that VRI and AIS each reduce water …

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The Western Nebraska Irrigation Project (WNIP) was developed to provide tools to help farmers maximize yields while minimizing water use and associated input costs. The farmers enrolled in the program use center pivot irrigation systems. WNIP promotes the use of Advanced Irrigation Scheduling (AIS) (through use of electro-conductivity mapping, remote pivot control, and soil moisture probes) and Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI).Research shows that VRI and AIS each reduce water pumping by an average of approximately 15% (Perry and Yager, 2011). Tillage and other best management practices can provide additional water savings. For this project, VRI is implemented by slowing down and speeding up the pivots to control the amount of water as needed across the field. The purpose is to address topographic and soil variability. Who is TNC and TNCÕs Principles of Corporate Engagement The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, and helping make cities more sustainable with ambitious 2030 goals. Working in more than 72 countries, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org. For more information on TNCÕs 2030 Goals, go here: https://tnc.box.com/s/bcuyuinrtbdbesovxy5fr51h22amr3tc TNCÕs Principles of Corporate Engagement All of TNCÕs corporate engagements must have conservation benefits with lasting, measurable outcomes, and a direct connection to our mission. Please review our Principles of Corporate Engagement, which all engagements must meet: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/working-with-companies/corporate-principles/

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: PHYSICAL: Dependence on water-intensive energy sources
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Ecosystems
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: More than $500,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

Project Narrative

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO IMPROVE WATER EFFICIENCY IN YOUR MANUFACTURING SITES? To address EuropeÕs growing water risks and improve our resilience to climate change, itÕs vital that we manage water in our manufacturing sites effectively. We continue to invest in water saving systems to make our manufacturing and cleaning processes more water efficient. In 2020, we invested Û302,000(A) in water efficient technologies and processes, resulting in water savings of 22,400m_.

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The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We acheive this through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 550 scientists, located in all 50 U.S. states … Learn More

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