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El Paso Field Office Water Conservation Program

US Department of the Interior- Bureau of Reclamation

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER TO REQUEST THE PROGRAM-915-534-6308

CONTACT E-MAIL ADDRESS TO REQUEST THE PROGRAM- jjcarrillo@uc.usbr.gov

CONTACT FAX NUMBER TO REQUEST THE PROGRAM-915-534-6299

CONTACT WEB PAGE TO REQUEST THE PROGRAM- http://www.usbr.gov/uc/albuq/progact/wc/index.html

TARGET AGE- 5-100
 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

1. Water management Planning- Assist water agencies in developing quality water conservation plans.
2. Conservation Education- the Water Conservation Program collects and disseminates information about water use and management.
3. Demonstration of Innovative technologies- The WCP supports local demonstrations of projects such as improved water measurement, appropriate use of automation and telemetry control, new approaches to minimizing canal and ditch seepage, and innovative on-farm irrigation management methods.
4. Implementation of Conservation Measures- the WCP provides technical help for water agencies to begin implementing conservation methods. Local programs include also provide cost-sharing, generally on a 50-50 basis, through cooperative agreements or grants.

LOCATION OF PROGRAM (EXAMPLE - Schools, Zoo grounds)- The El Paso WCP will go to any school or event in order to get its message out.