Ogallala Water CAP

03/10/2021

Ag Journal Online/byline Candace Krebs: Ogallala Aquifer Summit discusses ideas on preservation of the region's vitality Kansas Water Office Colorado Master Irrigator Oklahoma Water Resources Center Texas Water Resources Institute Colorado Water Center

Roughly 95 percent of all freshwater currently withdrawn from the eight-state aquifer goes to irrigate commodity crops.

02/19/2021

Reasons to be excited about the mgmt of the Ogallala aquifer looking ahead: creating "that truly high level of confidence, not only in the use & stewardship of resources, but to deliver that food that we rely on so heavily for our health, & support future generations" -Producer Roric Paulman, Paulman Farms, Sutherland (southwestern) Nebraska

Roric Paulman discusses why we should be interested, concerned, and excited about the conservation efforts and opportunities going on across the region for ...

02/17/2021

We really would like to encourage producers to sign up to join the upcoming Ogallala summit conversation coming up on the mornings of 2/24-2/25. This event is chiefly about what you do, how you go about doing it, and how the rest of us can actually work better to support your efforts and interested related to water management today and into/for the future. Learn more at: http://ogallalawater.org/2021-ogallala-aquifer-summit/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjprMwhEo2Q&list=PLsedQmqG4LZ2Sc_ikFdOr1wPkYAX5OWFe&index=1&t=4s

Darren Buck, a third-generation farmer of multiple crops in the Oklahoma Panhandle, describes the significance of the Ogallala aquifer as the "lifeblood" of ...

02/16/2021

"When we talk about the Ogallala aquifer, we're talking about the economy of 2/3rds of the state of Kansas." WATCH: Kansas Water Office Director Connie Owen sets the stage for the virtual conversation coming up 2/24-2/25 that will involve water management leaders from across the region. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnpCbPmkn8U&feature=youtu.be Learn more at http://ogallalawater.org/2021-ogallala-aquifer-summit/ Kansas Geological Survey

01/23/2021

It's finally happening, for real (but virtually): Ogallala Aquifer Summit: 2/24-2/25. Meeting info: http://ogallalawater.org/2021-ogallala-aquifer-summit/. This event will bring engage water mgmt leaders from all 8 Ogallala states in discussion on tough Q's facing the region. Register: http://bit.ly/3qESgUI.

Ogallala Aquifer Virtual Summit-mornings of 2/24/21 & 2/25/21

12/18/2020

Moving forward with a 2021 virtual Ogallala Summit on 2/24-2/25 to connect water mgmt leaders/stakeholders from the 8 Ogallala states. Summit registrants for the event cancelled in 2020: be on the lookout for a "save the date" email coming your way!

12/09/2020

Resource guide on lessons learned/resources available re: drought planning & management for forage, range, and livestock- view/download via our project team website at: http://ogallalawater.org/drought-planning/

Planning for and adapting to drought is important for agriculture’s long-​term sustainability in the Ogallala aquifer region. Here, and across the United States, a widespread drought from 2011-​2012 and beyond had many serious impacts such as crop failures, economic and job losses, water ...

12/07/2020

Key goal for CO Master Irrigator in getting ready for this year = boost focus on:
☑️ practice + economics info related to advanced water mgmt. & conservation
☑️ how to pay for making changes.

Registration is open - space is limited: http://comasterirrigator.org

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Colorado Master Irrigator is a comprehensive educational course available for Republican River Basin irrigators.​

10/16/2020

Press release at: http://www.comasterirrigator.org/news--events.html

Pre-register for the 2021 Colorado Master Irrigator Program at: http://www.comasterirrigator.org. Irrigators in the Republican River Basin are eligible for the course. Graduates receive discounts and incentives from NRCS and partnering ag-businesses!

10/16/2020

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08/21/2020

The 2019 growing season report is now here! In 2019, there were more than 100 sponsors and partners assisting with this endeavor! Thank you!

It can be found on the KWO website, Water Technology Farm page: https://www.kwo.ks.gov/projects/water-technology-farms

Or you can the report here: https://www.kwo.ks.gov/docs/default-source/water-tech-farms/2019-water-tech-farm-growing-season-report.pdf?sfvrsn=582a8314_2

08/21/2020