Improved field irrigations, such as pivots, efficiently conserve irrigation water and improve water quality.  The practice does however have negative consequences on habitat.  Smaller irrigation parcels and irrigation ditches are removed to form one large circular field.  The ditches and fence lines that once provided nesting cover are removed  The corners of the pivots (approximately 10-12 acres on a half pivot), which are often not irrigated, are left as unusable space that is tilled and left fallow or grow weeds often unusable by upland birds.

This grant awarded Snake River Quail Forever to plant wildlife-friendly plants to pivot corners to establish high-quality nesting, breed rearing, and pollinator habitat.  Quail Forever and Pheasants Forever are dedicated to passing on a land ethic and our outdoor heritage to the next generation.  Youth interested in hunting and shooting sports can lead to a lifetime of outdoor appreciation and conservation support.  The Snake River Quail Forever chapter has developed a ranking system to approve habitat projects that prioritize hunting opportunities to the public and youth on private and public lands.