Water Conservation
Posts from the experts in the industry
20 tips on conserving water and energy… and saving money in the process!
The more we understand about how we use energy and water in our homes, the more we realize that saving one resource results in saving the other.
Water! Simply Indispensable! – Full Length County Music Video
County music video to help stop wasteful water behavior before it becomes a habit, especially those involving lawn and garden water uses.
Use water wisely…it is the right thing to do.
There are 1.1 billion people in the world who do not have access to safe drinking water, and that number will more than double by 2020.
HEY! Water conservation is no laughing matter!
Each and every one of us can use our precious water supplies more efficiently. Sometimes, it is just a matter of avoiding waste.
Take shorter showers!
Even a one or two minute shorter shower can save up to 700 gallons of water a month. Consider turning the water off while you soap up and wash your hair…and turn it back on to rinse off
Save water and money in the Kitchen and Laundry
Here’s where you’ll find some more thirsty appliances. Depending on how old these workhorses are, you might realize a significant savings in the long run -- in both water and energy usage -- if you replace them.
Save water and money, stop leaky faucets and toilets
Pay attention to your indoor water usage. That means check routinely for leaks...leaking faucets, leaking toilets, leaking appliances. Watch your water bill...suspect a leak if you have any sudden increase in usage without changing your usual patterns.
Don’t make me come over there…STOP WASTING WATER!
A single dripping faucet can waste more water in one day than a family member would need for drinking in a whole week!
North Plains water district, AgriLife Extension promote cotton education
“Cotton & Conservation” a new series being developed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
Outdoor Water Conservation
Irrigation, Lawn and Garden, and Rainwater Harvesting
Tips for a Healthy and Budget-Friendly Lawn
Saving money is on all of our minds these days, and implementing proper watering and planting practices can not only provide positive differences in your water bill, but also give your lawn the best possible opportunity to grow and thrive.
Xeriscape
Whether called Xeriscape, water-wise or water-smart landscaping, landscape and water industry professionals throughout the nation have embraced landscape water conservation through education.
Winterizing your lawn’s irrigation system in Houston, Texas
You should Winterize your sprinkler system in Southern Texas if the temperatures are expected to drop below 32 degrees.
Seven quick and easy irrigation tips
Water lawns in the early morning, Install rain sensors on sprinkler systems, Fix leaky faucets and hoses..they waste water and money.
Harvested rainwater should not be used for drinking
Many people who are interested in conserving our precious groundwater resources consider harvesting rainwater for a variety of purposes around the house. Harvested rainwater should not be used for drinking. One
Save water and money outside the house
A typical American single-family home uses about 10,000 gallons of water a year for lawn irrigation. In the summer months, that demand can be as much as three times higher. The fact is that excessive irrigation not only increases water costs, but it drains our water supply sources...
Stormwater Pollution
Articles related to stormwater pollution
What Landscapers (and homeowners) should know about Stormwater Pollution and how to help prevent it!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that Storm-water Runoff Pollution may well be the biggest single threat to the quality of our drinking water.
10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Runoff Pollution
Use fertilizers sparingly and sweep up driveways, sidewalks, and roads, Never dump anything down storm drains, Vegetate bare spots in your yard.
What do you know about stormwater pollution?
Stormwater pollution can result from contaminated runoff from urban areas as it drains from streets or property through the municipal storm water drainage system and into our waterways
What You Can Do to Prevent Stormwater Pollution
Stormwater runoff occurs when rain flows over the ground. Stormwater pollution runoff is a serious concern because it may be contaminated with pesticides, fertilizers, animal droppings, trash, food
Commercial Conservation
Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG)
A Water Efficiency Checklist for Restaurants
Non-kitchen use can account for up to 35% of water usage in restaurants. Restaurant managers should continuously remind their employees about the importance and benefits of water conservation.
Be careful what you throw away… Greasy food scraps can come back to haunt you!
Disposal of cooking grease into storm drains has the potential to cause more havoc. The storm drains lead directly to streams and creeks, so discarded grease can also pollute the nearest water source.
The impact of disposing of fats, oils, and grease in the sewer system
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) come from meat fats in food scraps, cooking oil, shortening, lard, butter and margarine, gravy, and food products such as mayonnaise, salad dressings, and sour cream.
Championship Golf Course Raises the Bar for Efficient Irrigation Practices
And why wouldn't golf course managers respect this most precious of all natural resources? After all, it’s the life blood of an almost $80 billion a year industry
Environment articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Detecting Texas drought conditions with small fish
- Increased wildfire danger anticipated across Texas
- Achievements recognized by the Texas Section Society for Range Management
- 2022 training dates set for school integrated pest management coordinators
- Four Programs of Excellence funded through the Water Exceptional Item
- Firefighters continue containment of large Panhandle wildfires
- Two air tankers pre-positioned for state wildfire response
- Palmer amaranth control matters – throughout life cycle
- Urban Pest Management Conference set Jan. 5-7 in Bryan
- Continued Winter Storm Uri tree impacts – pine tree mortality
Farm and Ranch articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Statewide estate survey underway among farmers, ranchers, rural landowners
- Profitability spreadsheet workshops set in South Plains
- Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management webinar set Feb. 3
- Keeping livestock healthy during a Texas winter
- New regulations, limits on Enlist herbicide use by farmers
- Private water well screening set for Feb. 2-3 in Palestine
- Achievements recognized by the Texas Section Society for Range Management
- North Region beef conference set Jan. 26 in Dumas
- Lone Star Healthy Streams program set for Feb. 2 in Seguin
- Northwest Panhandle Ag Conference set Jan. 20, Jan. 27
Lawn and Garden articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Lawn and Garden 101 series starts Feb. 1 in Georgetown
- Fruit, nut, veggie conference set Jan. 14 in Tyler
- 2022 Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training Conference set Feb. 21-23
- Are ladybugs harmful?
- Pecan and food show set Dec. 17 in Williamson County
- Home, farm tool use demonstration Dec. 11 in Allen
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research hibiscus breeder honored
- Ornamental plant researcher Pemberton to retire
- Texas Super Sweet Onion named latest Texas Superstar
- Choose the right Christmas tree this holiday season
Life and Health articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Private water well screening set for Feb. 2-3 in Palestine
- Western Gulf Center of Excellence gains ground against vector-borne diseases
- The pros and cons of calorie labeling
- Make mindfulness a priority for 2022
- Medicare changes to be covered in Jan. 19 webinar
- East region agriculture conference and expo Jan. 14 in Tyler
- Keeping those New Year’s resolutions
- As wildfire potential increases, practice fire safety this holiday season
- Cedar fever season in Texas
- Seeking an anti-mosquito molecule
Science and Technology articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Researchers tackle salmonella in bulb onions
- The pros and cons of calorie labeling
- Texas A&M AgriLife, partners achieve stable transformation in industrial hemp
- Shan receives $1.9 million Outstanding Investigator Award
- Seeking an anti-mosquito molecule
- Bioenergy sorghum’s roots can replenish carbon in soil
- The past to guide future of conservation
- Protecting fruit and vegetable industry through smart surfaces, coatings
- New research takes aim at devastating citrus greening
- Ancestor’s microbiome may help corn resist insect pests