| Description: |
| An Irrigation Water Management Plan (IWMP) is
a conservation activity plan (Code 118) fund code for irrigation
producers. The objective of an IWMP is to provide the producer a guide for
the proper management and application of irrigation water resources. EQIP
payments will only be made to producers for development of an IWMP by
certified Technical Service Providers (TSP). The producer must have
commitment from the TSP that an IWMP will be written and delivered within
9 months after the date the IWMP contract is signed. An Environmental
Evaluation (TN-CPA-25) is to be prepared for all activity plans. The
objective of Irrigation Water Managment (IWP) is to control the volume,
frequency, and rate of water for efficient irrigation and other purposes.
The potential benefits of IWM can be effectively determined by
interviewing the producer to identify fields, soils, crops, climate, and
available water supply; measuring the volumes of water withdrawn or
applied; determining irrigation system uniformity, selecting a method to
schedule irrigations, and then combining these components to produce an
IWMP for the farm. |
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| Land Uses: |
| Crop |
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| Efficiency Score: |
Scoring Multiplier:
1.00
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| Optional Notes: |
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| National Priorities: |
Scoring Multiplier:
10.00
Questions:
| Number |
Question |
Points |
| 1 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement using
EQIP result in a considerable reduction of non-point source
pollution, such as nutrients, sediment, pesticides, excess salinity
in impaired watersheds with total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) where
available, groundwater contamination or point sources such as
contamination from confined animal feeding operations? |
25 |
| 2 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement for water
conservation or irrigation efficiency using EQIP result in a
considerable reduction in water use? |
25 |
| 3 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement using
EQIP result in a considerable reduction of emissions, such as
particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic
compounds, and ozone precursors and depleters that contribute to air
quality impairment violations of National Ambient Air Quality
Standards? |
25 |
| 4 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement using
EQIP result in a considerable reduction in soil erosion and
sedimentation from unacceptable levels on agricultural land? |
25 |
| 5 |
Will the treatment you intend to implement using
EQIP result in a considerable increase in the promotion of at-risk
species habitat conservation? |
25 |
| 6 |
Will the treatment that you intend to implement
using EQIP result in considerable benefits to residue management,
nutrient management, air quality management, invasive species
management, pollinator habitat, and animal carcass management
technology or pest management? |
25 |
| 7 |
Will the treatment that you intend to implement
using EQIP result in energy conservation benefits? |
25 |
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Total Points |
175 |
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| State Issues: |
Scoring Multiplier:
10.00
Questions:
Sub-heading
Number |
Question
Number |
Question |
Points |
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1 |
Do you anticipate water savings of 25% or greater
efficiency? |
1 |
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Maximum
Points: Total
Points |
1 |
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| Local Issues: |
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| Selected Resource Concerns and
Practices: |
Air Quality: Particulate matter less than 10
micrometers in diameter (PM
10)
Irrigation Water Management Plan -
Writt (118)
Air Quality: Particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers
in diameter (PM 2.5)
Irrigation Water
Management Plan - Writt (118)
Plant Condition: Productivity, Health and
Vigor
Irrigation Water Management Plan -
Writt (118)
Water Quality: Excessive Nutrients and Organics in
Groundwater
Irrigation Water Management
Plan - Writt (118)
Water Quality: Excessive Nutrients and Organics in
Surface Water
Irrigation Water Management
Plan - Writt (118)
Water Quantity: Inefficient Water Use on Irrigated
Land
Irrigation Water Management Plan -
Writt (118)
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