PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS

Family Water Alliance develops coalitions of diverse groups and interests to resolve conflicts and find solutions that benefit agriculture, fisheries, and wildlife. Working together with stakeholders, local and state agencies, and environmental interests leads to balanced policy development.

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Realizing that “fish in the river means water on the land,” FWA coordinates and manages a fish screen project to assist agricultural water diverters in California and Oregon. The working relationship between FWA, landowners, and federal and state agencies has led to the installation of more than 45 successful fish screens. 

These projects allow participating farmers to enhance fisheries through effective screening while also protecting their diversions from conflicts with the Endangered Species Act. The result is a model of cooperative conservation—one where agriculture and environmental stewardship work hand in hand.

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