Overview
The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas works alongside farmers, researchers and industry leaders to conserve natural resources while ensuring a thriving agricultural economy. PumpTrakr works with the Nature Conservancy to help deliver strategic initiatives focused on water quality and quantity, while driving innovative solutions to support both farming and conservation in the Arkansas Delta.
Why it Matters
Groundwater is one of our most valuable hidden resources. While largely out of sight, it is critical for biodiversity, growing food, providing nearly half the world's drinking water, and other needs for a healthy planet.
Groundwater is a vital resource for Arkansas agriculture, with many farmers relying on wells and irrigation infrastructure to maintain current levels of productivity. In critical groundwater areas, the aquifer is 70-90% depleted and may not support current production methods in the next 20 years.
How PumpTrakr Contributes
Since 2019, TNC in Arkansas has been piloting a well timer program in the Delta to provide farmers with pump automation devices that allow them to shut off wells at any time and from anywhere. These well timers allow farmers to remotely shut off wells via timer function or mobile devices, reducing overpumping and operational costs. The timers and installation are delivered through the program at no cost to the farmer other than annual subscription fees for telemetry units.
PumpTrakr serves as just one of TNC’s vendors in providing well timer equipment and pump automation services through the use of our app and PumpTrakr product offerings.
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Preserve the Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer
In critical groundwater areas, the aquifer is 70-90% depleted and may not support current production methods in the next 20 years. PumpTrakr creates more sustainable farming practices, especially in critical groundwater areas of the Delta region.
Providing Quality-of-Life Features that Also Benefit the Environment
Shut down wells with a single touch during large rain events, manage and monitor irrigation runs, and more, all from the app. Each timer can annually save up to 189,000 gallons of water per acre.
Saving Money, Time, and Resources
PumpTrakr doesn’t just save water. It saves time, money, diesel, labor, electricity, and more. Implementing practices to save water doesn’t have to mean being penalized in other areas!
Collaboration for the Future
Working together, TNC and PumpTrakr hope to deliver programs that improve farm profitability and environmental outcomes to secure a stable agricultural industry and food supply for years to come. Learn more about our efforts and how you can get involved, benefit from our services, and contribution to environment sustainability.