New forms of agricultural infrastructure have strong potential to aid in climate adaptation. This proposal investigates how a new form of water management system in agricultural areas could increase environmental sustainability and community resilience. Across the Midwest, temperature and precipitation anomalies have already led to huge economic loss and environmental degradation. Wood County, Ohio, is a promising place to study potential solutions in the region. Having faced severe impacts from both drought and flooding, its geology and climate would be promising for creating a new system that recycles groundwater for irrigation. A mix of different landscape prototypes including retention ponds and flexible irrigation can work together to create better water conditions and restore habitat, leading to a new agroecological vision. A new water management system is a way forward to a new field future.
