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<br />MAY 1982 <br /> <br />Program for Monitoring and Evaluating Results - Typical farms in sample <br />areas of the valley need to be selected for monitoring in cooperation with <br />the farm operator. Technical assistance and appropriate equipment will be <br />needed. Automated controls for the irrigation system and improved <br />irrigation methods need to be demonstrated to enhance acceptability among <br />local farm operators. Streamflow size and duration of irrigation should be <br />measured to verify adherence to the recommended program for improvement. <br />The depth of water penetration and volume of water stored in the root zone <br />should be measured to determine effectiveness of the improvement program. <br />Effects of the Salinity Control Program also should be monitored at local <br />gaging stations operated by the U.S. Geologic Survey under ongoing programs. <br />The estimated cost for a Monitoring and Evaluation Program is included in <br />Table VI-2. <br /> <br />Program for Information and Education - A program to disseminate the <br />results of research and new developments in irrigation equipment and <br />practices will be needed. This program should include a full spectrum of <br />information activities ranging from newspaper articles to farm <br />demonstrations. The goal of the information program is to assist irrigaters <br />in practicing proper irrigation water management. Other work needed <br />tncludes organizing small groups of landowners so that they can effectively <br />i~prove and maintain the laterals. <br /> <br />One positions should be established to work in this area during the <br />installation period. The estimated cost for this assistance is included in <br />Table V I-2. <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />VII-7 <br /> <br />~0;~ <br />(j~). <br />