WATER IS ESSENTIAL TO EVERYONE
We use water for drinking, cooking, washing, recreation on the weekends and growing things.
Learn how area farmers use science and verifiable data to conserve water while providing the food and fuel we consume and making a living.
Did You Know?
Irrigation Efficiency
As much as 50% of water pumped to irrigate residential lawns is wasted. A well-designed and managed pivot system on a farm can be up to 80% efficient.
Local Irrigators
Only 8% of farms in Michigan and 6% of farms in Indiana are irrigated. Our local farmers apply nearly 70% less water than irrigators in the western states.
levels On the Rise
Groundwater and surface water levels have been rising since 2013. You can see the local data to prove it.
Successful farms are vital to our local economy and the world’s food supply.
Thankfully, real data shows our local farmers are already great environmental stewards with our water resources.
Scientific data promotes sensible legislation.
Over-regulation is already hurting farmers.
TAKE ACTION!
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Farmers
Utilize testing and technology to measure your water footprint and become more water efficient. Learn more about how we can help.
Schedule an onsite review of your farm wellfields through our contact form.
General Public
Learn more about Midwest Water Stewards.
Visit our Data page for our free database of well monitoring data, stream gage data, and water level graphs.
Use our contact form for general inquiries.