How important is Colorado River water to the Imperial Valley?
Colorado River water is the lifeblood of the Imperial Valley. It is the only source of water for irrigation and domestic uses in major cities in the Imperial County. Without this water, the entire agriculture in the Valley will vanish. The average annual rainfall in the Valley is less than 3 inches. We can’t depend on rainfall to grow any crop. For example, the minimum amount of water that you need to grow a commercial crop in the Valley is about 36″ and that is for a short growing season (3-4 months).
