6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 2 Independence Event Center
Financial assistance is available from NRCS and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Space is limited, please register by September 24 email: polk.swcd@polkswcd.com Call: 503-623-5534 Ext.191
Since 1980, Polk County citizens have recognized that water storage has been a natural resource concern in our county. If you would like to participate in this discussion group, contact Tom Finegan, District Conservationist for NRCS, @ 503-623-5534 x109 or tom.finegan@or.usda.gov.
580 Main Street Suite A Dallas, OR 97351 503-623-5534 ext 191
Water Storage Discussion Coming Soon
2013 POLK GROUNDWATER PROTECTION PROJECT
The funding for this project comes from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, an agency within the U.S. Dept of Agriculture.
Irrigation Workshop 6pm to 8pm New Independence Event Center For reservations call: 503-623-5534 x191 Email: polk.swcd@polkswcd.com
Funding Sources
Learn how you can reduce costs, increase your irrigation efficiency and help protect drinking water wells along the Willamette River.
Irrigation Systems Val Tancredi, Stettler Supply Company a local irrigation company IWM and Nutrient Management Tom Thomson, Agronomy Consultant Farmer Panel Discussion Scott Setniker, Setniker Farms Rick Humphries, Sangarann Farms NRCS Funding Tom Finegan, District Conservationist Moderators Amy Garrett, Small Farms Agent OSU Ext Service Jackie Hastings, District Manager Polk Soil & Water Cons District Snacks Drawings
Irrigation Workshop
Workshop Details Oct 2, 2012 6-8 pm
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The 2013 Polk Groundwater Protection Project Area and the 4 irrigation practices that will help protect the quality of drinking water wells in Polk County: 2013 Polk Groundwater Protection Project Area
Linear Irrigation System Lateral Move systems cab be up to 85% efficient. This system can reduce ground water pollution, because you irrigate at lower rates with lower pumping pressure, to the correct crop root depth. This system can reduce operating costs.
Drip Irrigation System Why was this area chosen? NRCS chose this area in 2012 because of the presence of drinking water wells in the Willamette River floodplain. Although well water testing results have shown no harmful levels of pollutants in Polk County wells, historically there have been some Willamette Valley drinking water wells which tested high for pollutants, forcing those water districts to treat their well water. This project will help protect the ground water quality in the area of these wells.
Drip irrigation systems can be up to 95% efficient. This system can reduce ground water pollution, because you irrigate with precision at lower rates, to the correct crop root depth. This system can reduce operating costs.
Irrigation Water Management An IWM plan can help reduce ground water pollution, by irrigating the correct water rate and amount needed by the crop for that irrigation period. An IWM plan can increase irrigation efficiency by 20%.
Nutrient Management A nutrient management plan can help reduce ground water pollution by applying the correct amount of nutrients at the best time for plant uptake. A nutrient management plan can maximize economic return.