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Hydromet and AgriMet networks automatically collect and transmit data via 

 Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) to a computer data 

 base at Reclamation's Pacific Northwest Regional Office in Boise. Idaho 



Crop water use models utilizing the 1982 Wnght -modified Penman equation are 

 run daily to translate climatic data from each station into daily 

 evapotranspiration (ET) information for crops in the area of the station. The 

 information is published in local newspapers throughout the Region during the 

 irrigation season. The data base can also be directly accessed by authorized 

 users with a personal computer and telephone modem. For information on 

 becoming an AgriMet user, please contact the Bureau of Reclamations Water 

 Conservation Center at the Pacific Northwest Regional Office in Boise. Idaho 

 at (208) -378 -5282. 



The AgriMet network presently consists of 50 cooperative weather stations 

 located at various agricultural sites throughout the Region. Eleven of the 50 

 stations are part of Washington State University's Public Agricultural Weather 

 System (PAWS). The data is incorporated daily into the regional AgriMet 

 database in Boise through computer data transfers. Other AgriMet data 

 transfers and statewide program development are also being coordinated through 

 Oregon State University. Montana State University, and the University of 

 Idaho. 



Current Status 



Ongoing. Since January 1993. there have been 4 new Agrimet stations 

 added to the network. The stations, named Grand View. Fort Hall. Glenns 

 Ferry, and Picabo. are all located in Idaho near Grand View. Fort Hall. 

 Glenns Ferry, and Picabo respectively. 



Contact : Monte McVay, Conservation Agronomist, Regional Water Conservation 

 Center, Boise. Idaho. 208-378-5282. 



Water Conservation Planning Followup • Reclamation Reform Act 



Background 



The Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 requires Federal project water entities to 

 develop water conservation plans that outline definite water management 

 objectives, specific water conservation measures, and a time schedule for 

 implementation of economically feasible actions. Plans are to be reviewed at 

 least every 5 years and updated as necessary. 



Reclamation's Pacific Northwest Region has initiated a proactive followup 

 program with water entities to prepare, review, and update the water 

 conservation plans required by the Reclamation Reform Act. Water management 

 and conservation planning assistance is being adapted to the specific needs of 

 water entities, as appropriate, at both the assessment and the more detailed 

 planning levels. A progressive planning relationship will be established with 

 each of the 117 compliance districts through an active water management and 

 conservation followup process. Where appropriate, such followup is being 



