Georgia Flint River Basin Project

VERIFIED WATER BENEFITS

Status: Third-party verified. Credits available for purchase.

Photo Credit: Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center

“Georgia is doing a lot of good work on water and Georgia farmers are really at the forefront of water conservation. Our partnership with Verified Water on the Flint River Basin project has been an instrumental opportunity to highlight that good stewardship.”

- Mark Masters, Executive Director, Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center

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Project Description

The 120 acre peanut farm upgraded their irrigation system by replacing high pressure nozzles with low pressure nozzles, resulting in a more efficient and sustainable application of water to the peanut crop. The project originator also implemented cover cropping to retain soil moisture and benefit soil health. 

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Project Details

VERIFIED WATER ACTION

Upgraded irrigation system efficiency and implemented regenerative ag practice.

VERIFIED OUTCOME

More than 5.3 million gallons of water savings and enhanced soil health.

WATERSHED

ACF River Basin, GA

VERIFIED WATER CREDITS

5,300 (1 credit = 1,000 gallons of freshwater)

Available for purchase

BUY CREDITS

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