Flood irrigated wetlands increasingly important to western wildlife

20 November 2024
Flood irrigation in the spring on the ZN Ranch - photo by Hannah Nikonow
Flood irrigation in the spring on the ZN Ranch - photo by Hannah Nikonow

Western Confluence published a story about emerging research that suggests flood irrigation can benefit soils by saturating them and feeding groundwater supplies. The science also indicates benefits for habitats supporting multiple wildlife communities.