Water Conservation on the Bessemer Ditch Handout

Water Conservation on the Bessemer Ditch Handout
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Community-Driven Water Conservation on the Bessemer Ditch, Colorado CART Case Study Handout

The Bessemer Ditch is an important irrigation canal located in south-central Colorado, primarily serving agricultural areas in Pueblo County. Researchers proposed the "substitution of dry-up" provision, allowing less productive land to be dried up from agricultural-to-municipal water transfer, preserving critical farmland. This approach balances the City of Pueblo's water needs with the preservation of agriculture and environmental benefits. 

Read the full case study here: https://www.fws.gov/project/water-conservation-bessemer-ditch

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