Land Use
Aerial view of farmland and waterways in the Sacramento Valley in Northern California.
Overview
Land Use is a program within DWR’s Division of Regional Assistance (DRA). The Land Use program classifies agricultural fields to provide exact data on the composition and distribution of irrigated crops and fallow lands needed for updating the California Water Plan, and for many other uses. Land use data serves as the basis for calculating current and projected water needs for agricultural production, which amounts to about 80 percent of developed water in California, enabling the State to accurately assess and manage competing water demands.
For more background information on DWR land use surveys and how we work, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions document.
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