Public Policy Issues

The Irrigation Association is committed to representing our members’ interests on a wide variety of public policy issues.

Our government affairs team actively monitors issues that affect the irrigation industry and:

• Responds quickly and forcefully to provide industry input to improve legislation and regulations under consideration.
• Educates elected officials and policymakers about the economic benefits and ecosystem services of efficient irrigation.
• Promotes stewardship policy goals that define the best in water resource planning.
• Provides regular updates on critical issues and IA advocacy activities and accomplishments.
• Takes action to address subjects such as inequalities in our industry and promote diversity throughout our workforce and programs.

Learn more about policy issues:

• California drought  
• Clean Water Act
• Commitment to Equality statement
• Model irrigation ordinance  
• Product labeling 
• Research 
• Restrictions and regulations 
• WaterSense