Irrigation and Water Conservation

Welcome to IrrigationAndWaterConservation.com where I will keep you updated on the latest in irrigation and water conservation techniques via links to information I have found useful, and my 2 cents which is sharing my 29 years of experience as a licensed irrigator in Dallas Texas.

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Education

• Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado
  Useful information about ALCC members and the Colorado landscape industry.
• Calflora
  Information on wild California plants for conservation, education, and appreciation.
• Calibrating Soil-Water Measuring Devices
  Information on measuring soil-water for effective irrigation scheduling
• California Herbaria
  The Consortium of California Herbaria is a gateway to information from California vascular plant specimens that are housed in herbaria throughout the state.
• California Native Plant Societ
  The CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants is now published on-line and updated quarterly.
• Colorado Resource Conservation Center
  The Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC) implements programs for the community through three divisions – Waste (Deconstruction/Re-Use), Energy, and Water.
• Colorado Slow the Flow Program
  Slow the Flow Colorado is a free sprinkler inspection program available primarily to residents of participating Colorado water providers.
• Colorado State Extension School
  Take courses in irrigation.
• CSU Irrigation Management
  The Colorado Institute for Irrigation Management (CIIM)
• Irrigation Tutorials
  Useful irrigation information.
• Jepson Online Interchange for California Floristics
  Jepson Flora Project’s interchange for California Floristics.
• Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
  Events, news, and tips for thriving summer gardens.
• LEED for Homes
  A rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes.
• LEED for New Construction
  The LEED for New Construction Rating System is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects, including office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, government buildings, recreational facilities, manufactur
• National Backyard Conservation
  Resources for backyard conservation by state.
• Native Plant Society of Texas
  Information on native plants of Texas.
• Native Trees of Texas
  Information on native Texas trees.
• Northern Colorado Water Conservatory District
  NCWCD, a public agency created in 1937, provides water for agricultural, municipal, domestic and industrial uses in northeastern Colorado.
• Plants For A Future
  A Resource and Information Centre for Edible and other useful plants.
• Rain Master
  Quality irrigation supplies.
• Roaring Fork Conservancy
  Bringing people together to protect rivers.
• Seattle Saving Water Partnership
  Seattle and participating local water utilities website to help conserve water at home and at work.
• Soil Water Monitoring and Measuremen
  Washington State University, a Pacific Northwest Publication.
• TAMU Irrigation
  The School of Irrigation conducts research and educational programs supporting the Texas Irrigation Industry. It is administered through the Texas AgriLife Extension and the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University
• TAMU Native Plants of Texas
  Information on native plants of Texas.
• Texas A&M
  Learn about Lawn and Garden at Texas A&M Extension.
• Texas Master Gardner Association
  Find your local Master Gardner Association.
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Wildscapes
  Texas Wildscapes is a habitat restoration and conservation plan for rural and urban areas. It enables Texans to contribute to wildlife conservation by developing wildlife habitats where they live, work and play.
• The Irrigation Water Management Society
  A non-profit organization committed to promoting the wise and efficient use of water in golf, landscape, and agriculture.
• Tree Selection Guide
  Find a tree that’s right for you.
• USDA Plant Database
  Learn about plants in your area.
• USDA Tree Selection Guide
  Another great tree selection resource

Everything Else

• American Water Works Association
  The authoritative resource on save water.
• Engineering ToolBox
  Engineering ToolBox for water systems.
• Irrigation Association
  Certification and education for irrigators.
• Lawnsite Forum
  Lawn Care and Landscape business owners discuss all aspects of irrigation, pricing, bidding, installation, maintenance, manufacturers, books, and various systems.
• National Weather Service
  Check out the weather in your area and plan your watering schedule.
• NOOA Climate Prediction Center
  Seasonal drought outlook.

Products and Suppliers

• AMS Sampling Equipment
  The “world’s finest” sampling equipment.
• Aquaterr Moisture Probes
  Rugged, durable moisture probes.
• Digg
  Quality irrigation supplies.
• ET Water Controllers
  ETwater’s new smart controller system integrates current weather data and horticultural science with web–based technology to automate and optimize landscape watering schedules.
• Ewing
  A great chain of supply houses.
• Forestry Suppliers
  Gear to make an irrigator’s life easier.
• Horizon Irrigation
  Irrigation and Landscape equipment, with 63 locations in 11 states.
• Hunter
  Quality irrigation supplies.
• Irrisoft
  Water management supplies
• John Deere
  Find a branch of this landscaping giant near you.
• Longhorn
  One of my favorite Dallas area supply houses.
• Netafirm
  Drip irrigation products.
• Pigtails for TRC and Rainmaster Remotes
  Pigtails at a price that will allow you to leave a pigtail on every job.
• Rain Bird
  Quality irrigation supplies.
• RF Wireless Remotes
  Wireless remotes.
• Toro
  Quality irrigation supplies.
• ULine Boxes
  Shipping equipment.
• Weathermatic
  Quality irrigation supplies.