Irrigation in the semi-arid western United States, specifically
Colorado, allows agricultural producers to supplement the soil
moisture profile with surface or ground water to produce vibrant
crops. Within the headwater state of Colorado, water resources
are often over allocated and the need for this limited resource is
increasing with higher municipal and industrial demand. It is anticipated
that by 2030, Colorado’s population will increase to 6.8 million
from the current population of 5 million