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"As the second-generation in our family-owned and operated winery, I appreciate that my parents have taken the time to incorporate the principles of sustainability into our vineyards, winery and brand. They took those steps for me and my sister, ensuring that our business is constantly working to create a better environment and community around us. I plan to do the same for my kids."

Cheryl Durzy

Clos LaChance Winery

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CSWA Environmental Compliance Resources

Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plan Reporting Tool
Climate Smart Winegrowing: A Roadmap to Address Climate Challenges and Build Resiliency
COVID-19 Harvest Protocols Workbook
Case Study: Three Wineries Conduct Self-Audits to Save Energy and Costs

Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Plan Reporting Tool

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https://library.sustainablewinegrowing.org/item/257/irrigation-and-nitrogen-management-plan-inmp-regulatory-reporting-tool

Available within the Sustainable Winegrowing Program (SWP) Online Assessment System, the tool assists winegrowers within the Central Valley (where 60% of California winegrapes are grown) with compliance with the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program. Winegrowers can use the tool to record and track their nitrogen and water use in the vineyard and fulfill regulatory reporting requirements. See the handout to learn more.

Climate Smart Winegrowing: A Roadmap to Address Climate Challenges and Build Resiliency

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https://library.sustainablewinegrowing.org/item/252/climate-smart-winegrowing

The CSWA Climate Smart Report is a customized report available within the SWP Online Assessment System that enables winegrowers to see how their current sustainable practices align with climate smart practices (i.e. practices that increase carbon sequestration, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help adapt to a changing climate). The companion educational handout provides background on the report and summarizes why the 71 sustainability practices included in the report relate to climate change mitigation and adaptation. See the handout to learn more.

COVID-19 Harvest Protocols Workbook

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https://www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/amass/library/30/docs/COVID-19%20Harvest%20Protocols%20Workbook%207.7.2020.pdf

Health and safety protocols for vineyard and winery operations based on governmental health and safety guidance (CDC, OSHA, FDA, and CDPH) developed by California Association of Winegrape Growers, Wine Institute, and California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.

Case Study: Three Wineries Conduct Self-Audits to Save Energy and Costs

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https://library.sustainablewinegrowing.org/item/251/three-wineries-conduct-selfaudits-to-save-energy-and-costs

Features three wineries that used the CSWA Do It Yourself (DIY) Winery Energy Audit tool and shares their experiences using the tool and how it helped them improve operations.