Land Management and Irrigation Best Practices: Irrigation Management Technology Network Samuel P. Cooley Community Dialogue Meeting July 12, 2011

Equipment Review

Existing equipment 4 Towers placed at different ranch locations in the valley 2 Repeater stations in the valley Multiple probes

Investment 8-10 repeating stations and strategic placement of existing equipment Estimated Maximum cost $35,000 Previous commitment by community groups

Network Management Hortau willing to manage network Existing equipment donated to network With purchase of a “probe” any grower within network range can join network.

Hurdles Location of equipment (private Property)? Funding source for additional equipment and repairs? Interest from growers currently not utilizing technology? Management of network

Questions