Irrigation & Water Management
Resources for managing water in Colorado
Economical water management for agriculture requires an ongoing focus on innovation and monitoring, irrigation system efficiency, and waste reduction.
CSU Extension offers a range of science-based resources to help producers manage water resources effectively, with information on topics ranging from crop irrigation systems to water quality and monitoring, sprinkler scheduling, on-site hydropower generation, and more.
Featured Resources
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Agricultural Hydropower Generation
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Irrigation Scheduling: The Water Balance Approach
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Irrigation Water Quality Criteria
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Micro-Sprinkler Irrigation for Orchards
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Seasonal Water Needs and Opportunities for Limited Irrigation for Colorado Crops
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Farm & Ranch Management
Solar-powered Groundwater Pumping Systems
Colorado Water Center
Established as one of the 54 Water Resources Research Institutes under the National Institutes for Water Resources, CSU’s Colorado Water Center contributes water expertise and research and serves as a convener of critical conversations addressing the intricate water challenges faced in Colorado and beyond.