Powell Butte Irrigation Efficiency
County or Counties: Crook
Primary Resource Concern Addressed: Source water depletion - Inefficient irrigation water use
Project Description
The objective of this Conservation Implementation Strategy is to increase the efficiency of on-farm irrigation systems and reduce water loss from irrigation water delivery systems in the Powell Butte area of Crook County. Focal project area has been identified by the local working group process and has a demonstrated need and landowner cooperation.
Conservation Practices Offered
- Irrigation Pipeline (430)
- Irrigation System, Surface and Subsurface (443)
- Irrigation Water Management (449) Supporting
- Pumping Plant (533)
- Structure for Water Control (587)
- Sprinkler System (442)
- Obstruction Removal (500)
- Pond Sealing or Lining, Geomembrane or Geosynthetic Clay Liner (521)
- Pond (378)
Project Partners
- Crook SWCD
- Crooked River Watershed Council
- Deschutes River Conservancy
- Central Oregon Irrigation District
- NRCS Oregon
- Private landowners
Application Questions
NRCS uses prioritization questions to evaluate applications for this initiative. See the list of workload prioritization questions on the Oregon EQIP page. Ranking questions below will also apply.
Ranking Questions
- Will the irrigation improvements associated with this contract convert flood irrigated acres to a pressurized (sprinkler or drip) system?
- Soil Depth to Bedrock - What is the soil depth to bedrock on most of the treated acres by dominate condition?
- What type of irrigation system will be used to improve irrigation efficiency?