In the General Manager’s report, North Plains GCD notes that the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (both Classic and On‑Farm Trials) are open, with priorities including water management and irrigation technologies, and that the Master Irrigator Consortium fully expects to submit an application by the July 27, 2026 deadline. The General Manager has signed up for grant assistance training, and recent presentations highlighted the rapid expansion of Master Irrigator and TAPS programs across multiple states, emphasizing irrigation efficiency and on‑farm trials. This indicates the district and its partners are actively shaping a multi‑jurisdictional grant proposal focused on irrigation water management and soil health. Vendors specializing in irrigation technology, soil moisture sensing, data platforms, and program evaluation can engage to support proposal design, pilots, or post‑award implementation if the grant is secured.
The GM has been actively participating with Colorado State’s Irrigation Innovation Consortium and ot...
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