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Landscape Water Conservation Policy Development, Marketing and Outreach

Landscape Water Conservation Policy Development,  Marketing and Outreach
Irrigation Essentials offers expertise in the formation and review of landscape water conservation policy, conservation program design, and program implementation.
Contact us for assistance with your landscape water conservation policy and out reach programs!
 

Water Quantity and Water Quality

Irrigation Essentials promotes solutions that address both water quantity and water quality. Water quantity issues are addressed through helping property owners and their agents better manage their water, while protecting their property value.  We aim to reduce peak season demand and relieve pressure on water utility infrastructure. 
Runoff and deep percolation affect water quality.  Irrigation Essentials targets these critical issues by building knowledge about appropriate water management and environmental stewardship while helping property owners protect the value in their landscape.

Soil Science and Horticultural Practices

Irrigation Essentials adds “Soil Science 101” and appropriate horticultural practices to the “tool belt” of effective water management. Conventional landscape practice touches on the importance of soil structure and soil nutrients.  The importance of soil biology has been underappreciated for its beneficial impact on both water quantity and quality.  Recent science as highlighted in the Smithsonian Museum Natural Sciences exhibit “Dig It”, and recent USDA publications underscore the importance of soil biology.
 

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Download a copy of the Irrigation Association’s Turf and Landscape Best Management Practices

The IA has developed these best management practices for turf and landscape irrigation (T&L BMPs) for use in a wide range of activities from policy making to the implementation of efficient irrigation practices.

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Estimating Soil Moisture by Feel and Appearance

The feel and appearance of soil can be used to determine when to irrigate and how much water to apply.  This graphic and easy to use guide is a valuable aid in irrigation management decisions. Download an Adobe PDF file of this USDA/NRCS document.

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CUWCC Process Evaluation Report on SMART Controller Programs in California

The purpose of this interim report is to document the progress of the various California smart controller programs funded through DWR grants.

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Landscape References

Download a reference table of studies performed in California.

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Lawns and Water Demand in California

Download an insightful report from the Public Policy Institute of California on "Lawns and Water Demand in California".

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Literature Review of Water Savings Studies

… for Weather and Soil Moisture Based Landscape Irrigation. Click the link to download this as an Adobe PDF document.

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Irrigation Essentials Position on Landscape Water Use Policy

“Whiskey is for drinking.  Water is for fighting over.”

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