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<br />A ," .f' It' ,t <br />.(t8tM6 <br /> <br />better protect impacted environmental values. Surplus crop and soil bank programs can <br />lead to the temporary or permanent retirement of marginally productive lands which may <br />result in saved or salvaged water based on historical practices. The potential for water <br />salvage under these agriculture programs exists statewide. <br /> <br />C. State Programs <br /> <br />As already mentioned state agencies playa key role in tbe nonpoint source control <br />program. Other state programs are currently providing financial and/or technical assistance <br />to enable irrigators to better manage their existing water supplies. Both CWCB and <br />CWRPA have loan programs designed to promote improved irrigation efficiency. These <br />programs will result in some saved or salvaged water, but most likely this water will be <br />retained and used to provide a firmer water supply to the participant. There is no indication <br />that current water law detracts from participation in these programs. <br /> <br />19 <br />