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California has been battling water demands for 15 years and our water
supply has remained flat even with an increase in population. However,
many of the easy conservation tactics have now been implemented! And
the population is continuing to grow. The future will require tougher
water policies to keep pace with population demands. Climate changes
could also reduce the water supply.
Solutions Executive Summary
- Plants are often over-watered, causing wasted water as well as diseased or sickly plants
- One of the largest conservation opportunities is reducing turf grass – replace with woody plants
- Optimizing your irrigation system can save 20-40% of your water use...
- Changing turf species can save another 20%.
- Reclaimed water is the current strategy for large conservation impact.
- Water management strategy maintains quality and reduces water consumption
Green landscaping reduces water runoff, can preserve native species,
increase cooling greenery, and provide all the benefits of beauty!
Swales Are Just One of the Solutions!
Swales are densely vegetated drainageways with low-pitched slopes that collect and slowly convey runoff. They promote infiltration and reduce stormwater runoff volumes. Grass swales can replace curbs, gutters and storm sewer systems.
Grass swales typically cost less to construct than curbs, gutter or
storm sewer systems.
Green Building Landscape Info Sheets
Swales Reduce Runoff
Alternative Driveway Design
Porous Pavement Reduces Surface Runoff
Natural Landscaping Reduces Runoff
Saving and Amending Topsoil
Tree Cover Provides Multiple Benefits
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Water sustains every community... from the most basic needs of its
citizens to the very lifeblood of the community's economic growth. In
both urban and rural areas across the U.S., water rights, allocation,
treatment, delivery, and supply issues are increasingly subject to
legislation and regulation. Frequently, measures are passed in reaction
to a crisis and without a comprehensive plan. As the focus on our water
resources increases, so does the need for equitable policy and
progressive water management practices.
The Irrigation Association® has developed Turf and Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices (BMPs) for policymakers and professionals who must save and extend our water supply while protecting water quality.
The Irrigation Association® has developed Turf and Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices (BMPs) for policymakers and professionals who must save and extend our water supply while protecting water quality.
Irrigation Best Practices
The five Turf and Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices include:- Assure Overall Quality of the Irrigation System;
- Distribution of Water;
- Install the Irrigation System to Meet the Design Criteria;
- Maintain the Irrigation System for Optimum Performance; and\
- Manage the Irrigation System to Respond to the Changing
