USDA emphasizes data, technical help and regional mapping to target investments
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
USDA panelists said federal support combines lending and technical assistance: NRCS and other USDA programs provide grants, cost-share and technical help, and newly funded mapping tools aim to pinpoint conveyance losses and prioritize repair and efficiency investments.
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USDA officials told the forum that financing alone will not solve the Valley’s water problems without better data and coordination to direct scarce dollars to high-impact fixes.
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