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| Countries: | United States of America |
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| Basins: | Colorado |
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Project SDGs:
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Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4) Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) |
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Nature-Based Solutions
Conservation Agriculture/Agronomy Irrigation Management and Technology |
| Progress to Date: | 0 Sustainable farming. |
| Services Needed: | No services needed/offered |
| Desired Partner: | Other |
| Language: | English |
| Start & End Dates: | Jan. 01, 2017 » Ongoing |
| Project Website: | www.outsideonline.com/2275021/how-beer-will-save-western-riv... |
| Contextual Condition(s): | PHYSICAL: Ecosystem vulnerability or degradation |
| Additional Benefits: | Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges |
| Beneficiaries: | Manufacturers, Ecosystems, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users) |
| Planning & Implementation Time: | 1 - 3 years |
| Financial Resources: | Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD |
| Primary Funding Source: | pool |
| Project Challenges: | Other |
| Project Source: | Other |
| Profile Completion: | 87% |
The Nature Conservancy is paying local farmers to switch from water intensive alfalfa to barley. In addition, TNC is providing funding for installing more efficient river diversion headgates for irrigation and installation of drip irrigation.
Project Results
Sustainable farming.
Kari Vigerstol
Senior Hydrologist
The Nature Conservancy
| Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: | PHYSICAL: Ecosystem vulnerability or degradation |
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| Project Benefits: | Heightened agreement on priority basin water challenges |
| Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: | Manufacturers, Ecosystems, Environmental users (e.g., fishers, recreational users) |
| Months & Implementing: | 1 - 3 years |
| Financial Resources: | Between $1,000 - $10,000 USD |
| Primary Funding Source: | Pool funding (i.e., joint funding of several partners) |
| Challenges: | Other |
The Nature Conservancy (Organization)
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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