Agricultural

Water availability and costs are an important consideration in the Carpinteria Valley. Efficient irrigation methods and scheduling are instrumental to maximizing water use efficiency. The following programs and services are available to CVWD Agricultural customers to help them attain maximum water use efficiency and eliminate water waste.

CVWD Soil Map

Free Agriculture Irrigation Evaluations

For a limited time, the Cachuma Resource Conservation District Mobile Irrigation Lab Program is offering free onsite assessments of agricultural operation irrigation systems. An irrigation specialist will review the system and provide recommendations to improve performance.

State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) Grants

This program provides grants to help growers implement on-farm irrigation savings that reduce energy use resulting in greenhouse gas (GHGs) emission reductions and water savings. Visit the SWEEP webpage for the latest grant funding information.

For Ag Irrigation Evaluation or Technical Assistance Programs, contact Anna Olsen at (805) 868-4013.

Free Hydraulic Pump Tests

Southern California Edison offers free hydraulic pump tests. For information on pumps and SCE's Pump Test Program, click here.

To request pump testing, contact a SCE representative at 1-800-655-4555.

For more information about water conservation, email conservation@cvwd.net or call (805) 684-2816 ext. 116.

Additional Resources

California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS)

CIMIS is an integrated network of over 140 automated active weather stations located throughout California. CIMIS provides reference evapotranspiration (ETo) data to assist growers in managing their water resources and maintaining efficient irrigation scheduling. Log on to the CIMIS website for ETo data or to sign up for automatic emails.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - California

NRCS works with landowners through conservation planning and assistance designed to benefit the soil, water, air, plants, and animals that result in productive lands and healthy ecosystems. For more information, click here.

Hillside Orchard Drainage Video
Solutions to manage stormwater, irrigation and erosion issues throughout hillside farm.