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
  • Millons
    OF GW OF ENERGY SAVED
Our Story

The whole FCA Program is built upon the idea that if we can better support people in need of modernization, then we can accelerate irrigation modernization efforts…

FCA’s Executive Director explains the key role the Irrigation Modernization Program can play in assisting farmers.
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Betty’s Story

Modernization of irrigation is going to be a real lifesaver for us, because when you are watering with some of the methods we have you lose a lot in evaporation.

Prineville Mayor Betty Roppe talks about the key role irrigation plays in her community.
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Stories

Finding Common Ground

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Stories

The Right Leader for the Right Time

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Stories

Ditching the Ditch-Walking Way of Life

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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