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Certified Agriculture Water Manager
Certification gives you a competitive edge. Become a certified agriculture water manager and:
- Add instant credibility with customers.
- Increase job opportunities.
- Demonstrate your commitment to efficient water management.
CAWM Overview
Certified agriculture water managers evaluate, operate, manage and improve agriculture irrigation systems to achieve the highest level of water conservation possible. CAWMs:
- Assess the specific crop water requirements, water availability and quality.
- Have working knowledge of general irrigation theory, including hydraulics , soil-plant-water relationships, system uniformity and efficiency.
- Understand irrigation equipment selection, use and installation methods.
- Evaluate existing irrigation systems and make repairs and operational improvements to increase water and energy conservation.
- Understanding of related elements including grading and drainage and chemigation.
Program Requirements
Certified agriculture water managers must:
- Demonstrate a minimum of three years of irrigation-related experience.
- Pass a written exam on irrigation water management topics, including scheduling, site and system evaluation, irrigation systems, water quality and management, chemigation and economics.
- Agree to follow the Code of Ethics established by the IA Certification Board.
- All CAWMs must submit 20 continuing education units per 2-year cycle to remain in good standing. For details on CEU requirements, click here.
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Questions? Contact IA at certification@irrigation.org or 703.536.7080.