Water Management
Evan’s Gifts
Master Line Design
Roughly defined: The consideration of the land’s natural topography and goals of the land manager(s) in the planning of irrigation, ponds/dams, infrastructure, etc. With thoughtful design, one can utilize earthworks to effectively slow, spread, and soak water throughout a piece of land. This helps to maximize land fertility/productivity and minimize the risk of erosion and pollution. The Master Line system is Mark Shepard’s adaption of P.A. Yeoman’s Keyline Design based on his 20 years of experience of designing water management systems in diverse climates around the world.
Related Reads
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Mark Shepard’s Websites
Restoration Agriculture Development LLC
Forest Agriculture Enterprises LLC
United States Department of Agriculture
Government Regulation
With the ever-evolving trend of climate weirding, the design of resilient systems of agriculture is a pressing need. Effective water management systems should be capable of handling extreme weather patterns.
Earthworks for Water Management
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Water Management
Mollison B. Permaculture: A Designers’ Manual. 2002. Tagari Publications. Tyalgum, Australia. Chapter 7 - Water: 152-181.
Shepard M. Water for Any Farm: Applying Restoration Agriculture Water Management Methods on Your Farm. 2020. Acres USA. Greeley, Colorado.
Precipitation in Higganum