Water & IrrigationCalifornia droughts are becoming more frequent and persistent, as warmer winter temperatures driven by climate change reduce water held in the Sierra Nevada snowpack and result in drier soil conditions. To increase our resilience to future droughts, Californians must use water more wisely and efficiently.
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Here are some things to keep in mind:
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Recycled WaterRecycled water is wastewater effluent that has been further treated and disinfected to provide a non-potable (non-drinking water) water supply. Recycled water is safe and suitable for uses such as vineyard irrigation and is an environmentally responsible way to conserve scarce and expensive water supplies. Learn more at Napa Sanitation District.
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2024 Sustainable Vineyard Practices: Irrigation
Dr. Gregory Gambetta, Professor of Viticulture, Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin / Bordeaux Sciences Agro 2023 Sustainable Vineyard Practices: Advancing Irrigation Technology in the Vineyard
Dr. Stuart Styles, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2022 Sustainable Vineyard Practices: Drought & Irrigation
Dr. Andrew McElrone, Associate Adjunct Professor, USDA-ARS; UC Davis Dr. Elisabeth Forrestel, Assistant Professor, UC Davis Dr. William Kustas, USDA-ARS Hydrology & Remote Sensing Lab |
2023 Water Conservation Seminar: Drought Farming Strategies
Randy Heinzen, Vineyard Professional Services Will Thomas, Foley Family Farms 2022 Rootstock: All Things Water – The Key to Resilient Farming
Garrett Buckland, Premiere Viticultural Services Sarah Ferguson, Silverado Farming Company Justin Leigon, Pina Vineyard Management |
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