Actions
Action WATER-03-a: Create programs that facilitate communication between farmers of specialty and climate-sensitive crops and agricultural specialists to advise future agricultural practices in light of a hotter and potentially drier climate. Status: Not Started.
Action WATER-03-b: Provide financial support to farmers of specialty and climate-sensitive crops for changes to irrigation systems associated with drought-tolerant crops, which may be cultivated more under future climate conditions. Status: Not Started.
Action WATER-03-c: Incentivize water conservation and efficiency in the agricultural sector through incentive and rebate programs to support climate-smart agricultural practices that include, but are not limited to, drip irrigation, tailwater return systems, covered canals, reduced tillage, and covered crops. Status: Not Started.
Action WATER-03-d: Create a collaborative framework between farmers and local groundwater sustainability agencies to capture and divert floodwater during rainy seasons for groundwater recharge, ensuring water availability during dry seasons and enhancing long-term water supply sustainability. Status: Not Started.
