Trusted expertise for irrigation communities.

FCA Services

Expert support to deliver modern irrigation infrastructure.

FCA works with farmers, ranchers, and irrigation districts throughout the West to modernize their irrigation systems. Depending on the water delivery system, FCA and its partners can provide a variety of services from planning to implementation.

Comprehensive Project Development, Financing, and Implementation

End-to-end support that takes modernization projects from concept through funding, construction, and closeout.

GIS and Data Collection and Management Services

Collect, map, and maintain spatial and operational data to inform planning, design, permitting, and reporting.

Water Measurement and Monitoring Services

Water measurement and monitoring programs to track water flow and usage in irrigation systems.

Grant Writing

FCA works with partners to identify opportunities and prepare competitive proposals, budgets, and narratives to secure external funding.

Financial Assessments, Capital Planning and Development

Evaluation of costs, funding sources, and lifecycle economics to build practical capital plans and phasing.

Financial Reporting

Track budgets and expenditures to produce clear reports that meet funder and audit requirements.

Earned Revenue Strategies

Develop practical revenue streams—such as in-conduit hydropower, solar, or service fees—to support long-term O&M.

Renewable Energy Assessments

Assess the feasibility, output, and costs of integrating solar or in-conduit hydropower with existing infrastructure.

Energy Conservation Assessments

Identify equipment and operational improvements that reduce energy use and operating costs for water delivery infrastructure.

Project Benefit Analysis

The FCA team conducts research and collects data to quantify water savings, reliability gains, cost reductions, and environmental benefits to demonstrate project value.

Communication Strategy and Implementation

Planning and delivery of stakeholder communications materials–meetings, public outreach, and digital media—that build understanding and support.

NEPA Services

FCA can lead environmental review under NEPA, coordinating studies and preparing required EA/EIS documents to maintain compliance.

Implementation Support

Merge planning and construction with in-the-filed support for permitting, materials procurement, contractor coordination, and field logistics.

Project Management

FCA coordinates scope, schedule, budget, risk, and teams to keep irrigation modernization projects on track from strategy through implementation.

Owners Representative Services

Owner’s advocate when collaborating with contractors and consultants to ensure specifications, schedule, and funding conditions are met.

Frequently Asked Questions

What technical services does FCA offer?

We deliver a range of technical support, including GIS mapping, data collection and management, water measurement, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), energy assessment, Watershed Planning/NEPA, and fish screen programs. These services help agricultural water providers and their partners better understand their systems and make data-informed decisions for modernization.

What strategic services does FCA offer?

We provide strategic services that help communities move projects forward. These services include strategic planning, community and government relations, planning and project funding, and communications services. Together, these services allow agricultural water providers to move projects forward at scale and with broad support.

How does FCA support project funding?

FCA helps partners identify, pursue, and manage irrigation modernization funding opportunities at scale. FCA works with public and private sector partners that fund modernization planning, design, and construction. Our team provides grant writing, capital planning, and financial reporting services to ensure project viability and that each project has a solid financial foundation to meet funder and audit requirements.

Can FCA help assess energy opportunities or integrate energy solutions into irrigation projects?

Yes. FCA conducts energy generation, conservation, and management assessments to identify revenue-generating and cost-saving opportunities. These assessments evaluate potential in-conduit hydropower, solar, battery storage and energy-use efficiency opportunities within irrigation systems.

Because energy costs are often a major part of a community’s budget, FCA helps identify ways to reduce energy use, generate local power, and manage grid loads. These strategies can reduce costs and create new revenue for modernization efforts.

How does FCA help with compliance and permitting?

Our team can support environmental reviews under NEPA, including environmental assessments (EA) and impact statements (EIS). FCA also coordinates studies and permitting to maintain compliance at every project stage—keeping project schedules on track and projects on budget.

What role does FCA play in project communications?

FCA helps communities tell their unique stories. Through video, photography, and journal articles, we highlight the value and impact of modernization projects so partners, funders, and your community understand why modernization matters. From public outreach and stakeholder meetings to digital media, we help communities clearly share their project’s value and progress.

Read, watch, and listen to FCA stories.

What does FCA’s project management and implementation support include?

FCA supports communities as they manage their projects and associated funding. We provide project management, grant administration, procurement, contractor coordination, and other services that help keep projects moving forward.