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These emphasize restoration, ecological
principles, stream protection and
alternative strategies based on risk levels
associated with farms.
During the 2018 growing season, we
worked closely with participating growers
to ensure viable program outcomes.
Key outcomes include linkages of water
stewardship to local, regional and national
sustainability programs. Supply chain
partners are looking for water stewardship
solutions, as water is central to many
sustainability programs. Grower-led
programs such as the Wisconsin Water
Stewards may help develop better market-
based options and enhance adoption of
water conservation programs. Growers
find other benefits as well, including
enhanced education, better messaging and
increased public relations.
A lesson learned from the development
of the Wisconsin Water Stewards is that
solutions to water issues are most likely
to be effective when they are developed
by multi-faceted stakeholders who work
on local issues with on overall unified
goal. The program has helped develop a
process to work toward comprehensive,
informed, research-based options
for water stewardship. Since water is
a critical issue to more than just the
vegetable industry, in the future we
hope to expand the program to multiple
crops and regions across Wisconsin.
For more information on the Wisconsin
Water Stewards, contact Deana Knuteson
with the University of Wisconsin –
Madison at dknuteson@wisc.edu or
(608) 347-8236.
