Florence-Coolidge NRCD

Florence-Coolidge NRCD is located in an area primarily devoted to irrigated farming. Crops grown include cotton, grain sorghum, and hay for dairy cattle. Surrounding rangeland is desert shrub with low livestock carrying capacity except in wet winters when cool season annuals are abundant. Wildlife values are also limited by low rainfall. 

Extended drought conditions have reduced irrigation water availability, making it imperative that farmers maximize water use efficiency. The District works with producers to determine the most effective irrigation techniques and helps establish sound water management for their farms.

The District has partnered with the West Pinal and Eloy NRCDs to sponsor the Irrigation Management Service (IMS) program for the past 30 years. This is a free service to help District cooperators maximize the efficiency of their water usage by evaluating irrigation systems and making recommendations for improvements to make the systems more efficient. This program promotes water conservation and helps make irrigation more cost-effective.

Resource Concerns:

• Water Availability, Quantity, Quality

• Soil Erosion

• Best Management Practices

• Education

Conservation Practices:

• Improved Irrigation Management and Efficiencies

• Soil Conservation

• Protecting Groundwater Resources

• Rural and Urban Conservation Education