| Irrigation water management study tour of Western
USA
Contact person
Dr Humberto Yap-Salinas -
Director
Contact person's address
International Irrigation
Center
Utah State University
Logan, Utah 84322-4150
USA
Contact person's Telephone/Fax
Tel +1-435-797
2801 Fax +1-435-797 1248
Contact person's E-mail
[email protected]
Type of programme
Study Tour
Certificate: Certificate of participation
Frequency of programme
Annual
Programme's main focus
Enhancement of the
capabilities of water professionals.
Programme prospectus
The International Irrigation
Center offers an intensive three-week field study tour of irrigation projects,
agricultural production, research stations and private and public sector
supporting institutions. The study tour has an interdisciplinary focus. It is
designed for developing country senior officials, project/programme managers and
technical specialists in engineering, agriculture and the social sciences
responsible for design and implementation of irrigation and water management
programmes. The tour provides an overview of US irrigation systems, improved
agricultural practices and supporting organizations. Many aspects have
application in developing countries.
Participants will gain an overview and understanding of
design, construction, O&M, systems management, improved agricultural
practices and organizational aspects of small and large-scale irrigation
projects. Emphasis is placed on conservation and management of soil and water
resources for sustained production (such as salinity control) and the role and
functions of state and federal government agencies, universities, research
centers and the private sector.
The On-Farm Water Management Course and the Irrigation Water
Management Study Tour are complementary. They can be taken in combination.
However, each may be taken separately as complete course or tour. Together they
cover the full range of engineering, agricultural, economic, organizational and
institutional issues critical for successful delivery and management of water to
and on the farm.
Target group
Senior level staff/Junior
professionals
Programme www
http://www.irri-net.org/projects/IIC/English/
Study%20Options/Courses/05%20Irrigation%20Mang/
Irrigation%20Mang%20Introduction.htm
Dates/duration: Three weeks, August
Language: English, Spanish |
International Irrigation Center
Acronym
IIC
Country
USA
Address
International Irrigation Center
Utah
State University
Logan, Utah 84322-4150
USA
Tel +1-435-797 2800
Fax +1-435-797 1248
E-mail
[email protected]
Institute/organization
www
http://www.irri-net.org/projects/IIC/IIC.htm
Brief description of institution/organization
The
International Irrigation Center (IIC) was established in 1980 as part of the
Department of Biological and Irrigation Engineering at Utah State University.
The Center was created as a response to an increasing need to provide training
and research to enhance the capabilities of professionals and scientists outside
the USA to improve irrigated agriculture in their countries.
The general objectives of the IIC are to:
- Provide a unique training experience in
agricultural water management and utilization geared to the responsibilities and
functions of personnel managing water for societal development.
- Promote
applied research with the goal of contributing to the knowledge base and
creating research specialists. Research that is basic to the needs and
constraints of developing societies is emphasized.
- Maintain a technical
resource entity specializing in the processes of utilizing water for
agricultural production and societal development.
- Contribute to
international cooperation and understanding through professional activities of
the technical staff, effective research and special studies, enhanced capability
of the trainees and the professional reputation of former
students.
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