IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN CENTER SYSTEM As the owner/operator of this Irrigation Water Management Plan, I certify that I, as the decision maker, have been involved in the planning process and agree to the items/practices listed in this document. I understand that I am responsible for the implementation of this IWM Plan and for keeping all the required records. Signature: _________________________________________ Date:_________ Name: ____________________________________________ Farm Number/s: _______________________________ Tract Number/s: _______________________________ Consultant: ___________________________________ Section 1 Definition and Requirements – What is Irrigation Water Management (IWM)? IWM is simply defined as determining and controlling the volume, frequency, and application rate of irrigation water in a planned, efficient manner. What are the benefits of proper Irrigation Water Management? Conserves water through efficient application and scheduling Improves crop and quality by managing according to crop needs Reduces runoff resulting in decreased soil erosion Decreases deep percolation and leachate contaminates into ground water Improves water quality (surface and subsurface) Saves energy through efficient pumping Reduces nutrient movement past root zone What does a farmer need to do to implement IWM?
IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN CENTER SYSTEM As the owner/operator of this Irrigation Water Management Plan, I certify that I, as the decision maker, have been involved in the planning process and agree to the items/practices listed in this document. I understand that I am responsible for the implementation of this IWM Plan and for keeping all the required records. Signature: _________________________________________ Date:_________ Name: ____________________________________________ Farm Number/s: _______________________________ Tract Number/s: _______________________________ Consultant: ___________________________________ Section 1 – Definition and Requirements What is Irrigation Water Management (IWM)? IWM is simply defined as determining and controlling the volume, frequency, and application rate of irrigation water in a planned, efficient manner. What are the benefits of proper Irrigation Water Management? Conserves water through efficient application and scheduling Improves crop and quality by managing according to crop needs Reduces runoff resulting in decreased soil erosion Decreases deep percolation and leachate contaminates into ground water Improves water quality (surface and subsurface) Saves energy through efficient pumping Reduces nutrient movement past root zone What does a farmer need to do to implement IWM?
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