Demand Reduction Strategies Project
This project developed and piloted demand reduction strategies to support groundwater sustainability in the Vina Subbasin. The project included two interrelated pilot programs: the Extend Orchard Replacement (EOR) Pilot Program and the Precision Irrigation (PI) Pilot Program.
Working in partnership with the Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County (AGUBC) and technical consultant Land IQ, the Vina GSA engaged growers across diverse soil types and geographic areas within the Vina Subbasin.
Both pilot programs were completed in March 2026 and successfully achieved their core objectives to quantify the water-savings potential from demand-reduction strategies and develop practical tools and recommendations for subbasin-wide implementation.
Project Deliverables
These are feasibility studies, the outcomes of which are documented in these reports. The results from these analyses will be used to inform the scope of work, next stages, and/or feasibility of future projects identified in the GSP. Public comment on this or other SGM grant-funded studies is welcome and will be consolidated and provided to the SHAC and Board as part of the development of GSP Projects and Management Actions or grant applications. Please submit written comments via the form linked below.
Deliverables
- Precision Irrigation Pilot Study Final Report - 1.pdf
- Extend Orchard Replacement Pilot Study Final Report - 1.pdf
- Project Story Map
- Extend Orchard Replacement (EOR) Map and Summary
- EOR Case Studies
- Precision Irrigation (PI) Map and Summary
- PI Case Studies
Consultant: Geosyntec/LandIQ
Project Partner: Agricultural Groundwater Users of Butte County
Total Project Budget: $1,600,000
PROJECT CONTRACTS:
VX0003_Geosyntec (Demand Reduct & Lindo Channel).pdfVX0001_AGUBC (Demand Reduct & Surface Water Supply).pdf