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David Bradshaw on Irrigation in the Imperial Valley

David Bradshaw is the Assistant Water Manager in charge of the Water Conservation program for the Imperial Irrigation District. He explains why some farmers in the Imperial Valley are being paid up to $500 per acre to divert their water to nearby cities while their fields lay fallow.

By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

David Bradshaw is the Assistant Water Manager in charge of the Water Conservation program for the Imperial Irrigation District. He explains why some farmers in the Imperial Valley are being paid up to $500 per acre to divert their water to nearby cities while their fields lay fallow.

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David Bradshaw on Irrigation in the Imperial Valley

David Bradshaw is the Assistant Water Manager in charge of the Water Conservation program for the Imperial Irrigation District. He explains why some farmers in the Imperial Valley are being paid up to $500 per acre to divert their water to nearby cities while their fields lay fallow.

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David Bradshaw on Irrigation in the Imperial Valley

David Bradshaw is the Assistant Water Manager in charge of the Water Conservation program for the Imperial Irrigation District. He explains why some farmers in the Imperial Valley are being paid up to $500 per acre to divert their water to nearby cities while their fields lay fallow.

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