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Agriculture in the Gunnison Basin
The role of agriculture in the Gunnison Basin
Agriculture in the Gunnison Basin
The Gunnison River Basin includes all of portions of seven counties, all of which area engage in various levels of diverse agricultural activities that include the production of (but not limited to) field and sweet corn, hops, beans, peppers, onions, broccoli, potatoes, squash, vegetable seed, melons, grapes, peaches, apples, pears, cherries, apricots, alfalfa and grass hay, pasture forages, wheat, barley, and oats. Livestock operations include cow/calf, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, hogs, horses, chickens, and even elk.
Good Planning = Good Projects
In recent years much focus has been on the creation and/or updating of planning documents with prioritization schemes, funding strategies and related implementation guidance for the improvement and modernization of irrigation infrastructure in the Gunnison Basin.
As these relevant planning documents are published and made publicly available, they will be archived on this website.
Agricultural Updates
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Jul7Taylor Park Reservoir OperationsThe most recent Taylor Park Reservoir update report uses July 1 forecast of 56,000 AF of runoff into Taylor Park Reservoir (57% of average). The forecast […]
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Feb21New Study Projects Severe Water Shortage in the Colorado River Basin
The loss of the reflective snowpack drives evaporation and reduces the flow of water, the study found. By Bob Berwyn, inside climate news The 40 […]
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Feb21Report: Colorado’s farm water use exceeds national average, despite efforts to conserve
Farm water is critical to Colorado’s effort to balance a growing population with a water system stressed by drought and climate change. Farmers are the […]
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Jul22Gunnison Tunnel Diversions to Increase to Capacity
Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association manager Steve Anderson announced that flows through the Gunnison Tunnel will be increased by 50 cubic feet per second (cfs) […]
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Jun5A revolution in hydropower makes waves in rural Colorado
Carl Segerstrom of High Country News dives into the evolution of small hydroelectric facilities in Montrose, utilizing irrigation canals. The Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association […]
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Soil Health Practices
What is soil health? Why is it important for water users and producers? What is the link between Soil Health, Irrigation Efficiency and Water Quality? What soil health activities are occurring in the Gunnison Basin? We answer these questions and more! Click the link below to learn more about soil health.
Funding Opportunities
View funding opportunities related to Agriculture in the Gunnison River Basin. Funding opportunities include the RCPP Watershed Authority, the Salinity Control Program, Gunnison Basin Roundtable, and much more...
Irrigation Water Management
Are you interested in learning more about how the Gunnison River Basin manages irrigation water? We provide information on topics such as Efficiency, and Water Conservation in relation to irrigation water. Follow the links below for more information.