farmers conservation alliance

We work to keep the water flowing for farms, food, and fish.

Our Approach

FCA works with farmers, ranchers, and irrigators to modernize water delivery systems throughout the west.

What’s At Stake

An expanding population, persistent droughts, declining fish populations, and aging irrigation infrastructure are stressing our water resources. Creating efficiencies is no longer just a pipe dream, it’s a societal mandate. FCA is committed to seeing that happen all over the American West, starting with Oregon. In partnership with rural communities, our work focuses on the pursuit of water management solutions that benefit both agriculture and the environment.

  • 1 Million
    Diversions in the Western United States
  • 80%
    Diversions used for Agriculture
  • 75-100 Years
    Age of Current Infrastructure
  • 30-70%
    Water loss via canal delivery
  • MWs
    of Energy Used to Deliver Water
  • GWs
    of Renewable Energy Generation
Farmers Screen™

We design and build fish screens for irrigation and hydropower.

About the Farmers Screen
IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

We believe irrigation modernization is one of the greatest agricultural, environmental, and local energy development opportunities in the Western United States.

FCA launched the Irrigation Modernization Program (IMP) in 2015 to support farmers in their pursuit of comprehensive irrigation improvements. The IMP delivers full modernization strategies that identify infrastructure improvements, funding sources, and strategic partnerships that enable projects to become shovel ready. Through participation in IMP, irrigation districts throughout the west have implemented customized strategies for broad-scale irrigation modernization.

About The IMP