Water Supply
Agricultural water users are not guaranteed a water supply.

Urban water users are guaranteed a minimum water supply.

Urban water users (households) have similar water needs.

Below are publications by the Agricultural Water Management Council.

A Smaller Footprint 

This book highlights some of our California farmers and agricultural water suppliers performing innovative projects that raise the standards for efficient agricultural water management.  This publication shows the pioneering efforts of water managers and farmers to minimize the footprint they leave behind.  It is the dedication of these industry leaders that is an example of creative solutions that benefit us all.

 Download a Smaller Footprint 4.14 Mb

 MONITORING AND VERIFICATION PROTOCOLS

Canal Seepage

 Download Canal Seepage 959.82 Kb

 Drainage Reduction

  Download Drainage Reduction 1.01 Mb

 Spillage Reduction

  Download Spillage Reduction 982.45 Kb

On-Farm

 Download On Farm 972.41 Kb

IRRIGATION RESOURCES

Irrigation Resources Brochure

This brochure identifies the many resources on the web to improve irrigation efficiency, from irrigation scheduling to grants and financial aid.

 Download Irrigation Resources Brochure 300.47 Kb

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Best Management

Best Management is a quarterly newsletter publication produced by the AWMC.  It highlights new and innovative solutions that water suppliers are adopting that have statewide applicability as well as upcoming events and grant opportunities.

Go here to link to Best Management archive.

Farmers use only 41 percent of the state's developed water supply. The largest user of this water is the environment at 48 percent while homes/businesses use the remaining 11 percent.

Download a full-folor water use facts handout.