Modernizing Dams, Reservoirs & Delivery Systems for Family Farms & The Food System
In this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we welcome back Sam Barncastle of the Family Farm Alliance to dive deep into the urgent need to modernize aging Western water infrastructure that family farms depend on. From 50 to 100+ year-old dams, reservoirs, canals, and conveyance systems to the critical role of both engineered and natural infrastructure (aquifers and watershed management), Sam breaks down exactly what upgrades and new capacity are needed right now for reliable water delivery.
We explore:
The most critical infrastructure projects that could transform reliability for irrigators…
The skinny
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