Types of Agricultural Water Management Research Demonstration Projects

Drainage approvals and water management options

Landowners who are receiving drainage approvals are demonstrating ways to reduce impacts to flooding, water quality and habitat. One of the primary options WSA is examining is the benefits of using drained water as a supply for irrigation related projects. Other options are looking at the benefits of flow controls and wetland retention .

• Anticipated to be completed by 2023.

In-field demonstration site research

Research projects are examining if crop residue management, fertility management or cocktail cover crops can be used to reduce downstream flooding or water quality impacts.

• Anticipated to be completed by 2023.

Threshold analysis

This project will determine how much water needs to be retained/stored to manage impacts to downstream flooding, water quality and habitat. The threshold analysis will provide WSA with guidance and information as part of the development of a mitigation policy including the opportunities for economic growth provided by different amounts of wetland retention

• Anticipated to be completed by 2023.