Evaluating Irrigation Efficiency:

Toward a Sustainable water Future for Montana

The Montana Water Center (MWC) works with experts across the state and the Intermountain West to understand and synthesize issues of vital importance for Montana’s water future. In light of this mission, and as a follow up to the 2018 Montana Water Summit, the MWC convened a technical working group in 2019-2020 to investigate the topic of irrigation efficiency and water conservation. In bringing together researchers, practitioners, managers and policy makers, the goal of this project was to provide accurate, unbiased, and relevant information about the complex interplay between irrigation efficiency and water conservation at various scales. 

Following a series of webinars, working group meetings, outreach events, and interviews, the MWC created a publication synthesizing key information gleaned throughout the project. Links to the publication, key messages, and related webinars are below.

The MWC continues work on this topic and welcomes feedback and potential collaboration.