Water Conservation
Posts from the experts in the industry
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.
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
- Fox Hunters Hill conservation easement acquired within Texas
- Water quality training will focus on Lavaca River
- Aviation resources prepositioned in state for wildfire response
- Coffee grounds cover a lot of ground
- Winter storm impact to fish, wildlife topic of April 13 webinar
- Spring cleaning incomplete without properly managing pests
- Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for April 22
- Texas A&M Forest Service launches web-based Forest Stewardship Dashboard
- Fighting fire with fire prescribed burn webinar set May 6
- Watch your step when hiking
Farm and Ranch articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Bird hunter’s field day April 29 in Walnut Springs
- Dawn Brown joins Bill Sims Wool and Mohair Laboratory
- Study: Texas 4-H alumni, scholars exceed at postsecondary education
- Coalson Brown joins Texas A&M AgriLife Sonora Station
- Cotton industry plastics contamination follow-up webinar set May 5
- New video series aids Texas hemp producers
- Forage producers face high input costs, drought
- Texas A&M AgriLife offers April online grain sorghum updates
- Coffee grounds cover a lot of ground
- Pecan Field Day slated for April 9 in Georgetown
Lawn and Garden articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Winter storm impact to fish, wildlife topic of April 13 webinar
- Pecan Field Day slated for April 9 in Georgetown
- Plant a pollinator garden to supply immediate food in response to freeze setback
- Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for April 22
- How to manage garden weeds with mulch
- Honeybees might need extra care post-Winter Storm Uri
- Celebrity tomato latest Texas Superstar
- Master Gardener plant sale set April 10 for Concho Valley
- Early spring lawn to-do list a little different this year
- Hurry up and wait, Texas bluebonnets are coming
Life and Health articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Lifesaving heroes emerge through the winter storm
- Spring cleaning incomplete without properly managing pests
- Brooks tapped to lead AgriLife Extension in the Panhandle region
- Funding available for septic systems
- Watch your step when hiking
- Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab on the front lines of pet food recalls
- June Helwig: A lifetime investing in generations of agricultural leaders
- Aging with Disabilities webinar set for March 25
- March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Texas
- Some ‘juicy’ research on nutrition
Science and Technology articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Texas A&M researchers leaders in study of COVID-19 blocking enzyme
- Heather Simmons to lead Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases
- Taking nutrition from personalization to precision
- Texas A&M research uncovers first known COVID-19 UK variant in animals
- Some ‘juicy’ research on nutrition
- Corn resistance to insect pests focus of Texas A&M study
- What La Niña means for Texas’ winter fire season
- Texas A&M’s Appel receives Outstanding Plant Pathologist honors
- Study: ‘Hidden’ genes could be key in development of new antibiotics
- Digital agriculture connects dots for crop improvement