1. The 2026 Deficit Irrigation Program (DIP) Reported Starting June 2 — Expect Peak Activity by August The DIP program was reported as starting on June 2, 2026, and is projected to generate approximately 225,000 acre-feet of conservation, staying just under the 226,000 acre-foot environmental cap. Peak participation will hit around August 1 with just under 120,000 acres at one time. A lottery system continues to be used to fill additional field slots after some growers declined participation. The board agenda included a budget amendment to fund both the 2026 DIP and the 2025 On-Farm Efficiency Conservation Program using 2024–2026 System Conservation Implementation Agreement funds (Action Item 10).
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