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.