2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the Diploma in Agriculture program.
Introduction to issues, operational aspects, and regulations of water management as they pertain to prairie agricultural systems. Topics covered include occurrence and control of run-off (erosion and flood control); irrigation systems (requirements and scheduling); drainage of agricultural lands (wetland and salinity control); dryland soil water conservation; water quality maintenance with regard to dugouts, wells, and riparian areas; and government regulations governing water use, pollution and quality maintenance.
Note: Students with credit for MECAG 309 may not take AB E 79.