To create a watershed plan/environmental assessment with the purpose of agricultural water management for the maricopa-stanfield irrigation and drainage district stanfield, pinal county, arizona

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), through its Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program (CFDA 10.904), awarded a $827,564 Cooperative Agreement to the Maricopa-Stanfield Irrigation and Drainage District (MSIDD) in Stanfield, Arizona. The purpose of this award is to create a watershed plan and environmental assessment to support agricultural water management in the Maricopa-Stanfield region. The award period runs from Aug 30, 2024 to May 1, 2026. As a local government entity, MSIDD manages a complex water infrastructure system and provides critical water resource management services to the federal government, with a focus on agricultural water conservation, watershed planning, and technological upgrades. This Cooperative Agreement grant will enable MSIDD to develop a comprehensive watershed plan and environmental assessment to enhance the district's agricultural water management capabilities and address regional water scarcity challenges.