Irrigation Efficiency
Resources for Irrigation Efficiency
As you start to determine what areas of your irrigation system you can improve, you may want to consider applying for funding from a variety of sources. If you are approved for both of the following programs, it is possible to have up to 90% of your irrigation project financed!
NRCS Funding
- All applications for this program must be received by September 30th, 2026
- Contact one of the following people to have your information processed, start an application, and schedule a site visit to work on a conservation plan
Plan Utah Water Optimization Programspace
- Brian Christensen (Water Optimization Assistant Program Manager: Field Operations and Reporting; Statewide) Phone: 435-494-9760 Email: bchristensen2@utah.gov
- Hannah Freeze (WOP Manager) Phone: 435-764-6258 Email: hfreeze@utah.gov
Ogden Office
- Parker Wayment (Resource Coordinator) Office: 801-629-0575 Cell: 385-867-0123 email: pwayment@utah.gov
- Ben Law (Water Optimization Planner) Phone: 385-622-3461 Email: blaw@utah.gov
Cache County Office
- Nick Coffey (Water Optimization Planner) Phone: 385-228-7163 Email: ncoffey@utah.com
Water Optimization Grant
Division of Water Rights Contacts
- Ryan Broadbent – Weber River/Western Region: 801-538-7240 (ryanbroadbent@utah.gov)
- Skyler Buck – Northern Region – Logan: 435-752-8755 (skylerbuck@utah.gov)