Irrigated Lands in Idaho

Classifying and mapping irrigated lands and land cover is an integral step in understanding, monitoring, and predicting the use, regulation, and protection of Earth's most life-giving natural resource - Accurate mapping of the distribution of irrigated land at a regional scale can facilitate an improved understanding of patterns of water use and subsequently the protection of this natural resource. The Idaho Department Of Water Resources has an extensive archive of land use data. Let's take a look...