Water Efficiency Resources for Agricultural Well Users
Through the Well Aware Program, the Sonoma County GSAs are connecting well users with practical tools and resources to help with groundwater management and sustainability, including tools to increase water use efficiency. Through our trusted partners we are able to offer water saving tools available to all well users, rural residents, small and large farms, vineyards, wineries, and businesses. This Resource Guide is your hub to the programs and resources available to you.
You can also get personalized recommendations for your specific property by using the Well Aware Toolkit!
Ways to Learn
Well Aware Toolkit
The Well Aware Toolkit offers personalized groundwater savings practices based on your parcel’s land use. This interactive tool allows you to explore water saving practices, funding opportunities, or determine experts that can assist.
Dry Farming Education
CA Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) offers a dry farming education and decision support tools for growers seeking to develop or convert to dry farmed vineyards. Learn more!
Interactive webinars are also available here.
Best Practices Water Guide to Support Water Use Efficiency
The Land Stewardship Division of the Sonoma County Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures has a best management practices guide for to prevent erosion and support water use efficiency. Learn more!
Services and Giveaways
Compost Giveaway
Zero Waste Sonoma offers free compost to Sonoma County residents throughout the year at permanent pickup locations throughout the county and giveaway events. In addition, they offer a 10% rebate for compost and mulch purchases totaling at least 20 cubic yards, up to $25,000 each year. Learn more!
Planning and Technical Assistance
The LandSmart® Program provides conservation planning, technical assistance, and on the ground projects through partnerships with landowners striving to achieve productive lands and thriving streams. In Sonoma County, it is led by Gold Ridge and Sonoma Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs). Learn more!
URCTA Technical Assistance
The Underrepresented Communities, California Tribes, and Small Farmers Groundwater Technical Assistance (URCTA) Program provides groundwater-related technical assistance services to eligible individuals, communities, and Tribes within Sustainable Groundwater Management Act-regulated basins, free of charge. Services include: analysis of groundwater conditions and water quality, water well and pump repairs, needs assessments, soil moisture monitoring, and more. Learn more!