Water Conservation
Posts from the experts in the industry
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.
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
- Texas A&M Forest Service personnel mobilized for out-of-state wildfires
- Testing for chronic wasting disease
- Range, brush program set for July 13 in Brownwood
- Dry Creek Ranch summer range tour set July 9
- Public water quality meeting for the Angelina River set July 13
- Research shows similarities in hunters, animal rights advocates
- Special group of AgriLife Extension agents responds when disaster strikes
- Water quality training June 30 in Bonham will focus on Bois d’Arc Lake
- Managing wildlife damage webinar set July 1
- Prescribed burn field day June 11 in Mertzon
Farm and Ranch articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Pecan growers to gain insight in June 28 webinar
- Space, exercise may be critical to drylot beef heifer reproduction
- Beef with a story to it
- Range, brush program set for July 13 in Brownwood
- Dry Creek Ranch summer range tour set July 9
- Texas wheat production average despite challenges
- New online course provides guidance for selling at farmers markets
- Ag Tech Day set for July 10 in El Paso
- Livestock guardian dog meeting set June 26 in San Angelo
- Texas dairy production faring well despite setbacks, processing limits
Lawn and Garden articles from AgriLife TODAY
- WaterMyYard app reminds when, how much to irrigate lawns
- Youth gardening programs grow great kids
- How to win the fight against stickers
- Landscaping, irrigation seminar June 12 in San Angelo
- Gorizia rosemary, aka Barbecue Skewers, newest Texas Superstar
- Free rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for June 22
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research develops bacteriophage treatment for Pierce’s disease
- Mosquito populations booming after rains
- Rainfall events deliver mixed conditions
- Private water well screenings, trainings set for mid-June
Life and Health articles from AgriLife TODAY
- New online course provides guidance for selling at farmers markets
- Public water quality meeting for the Angelina River set July 13
- Research shows similarities in hunters, animal rights advocates
- Special group of AgriLife Extension agents responds when disaster strikes
- Cottage food business, certification program June 24 in Belton
- Water quality training June 30 in Bonham will focus on Bois d’Arc Lake
- AgriLife Extension county agent team expands in Panhandle district
- Spanish-only early childhood educator online session slated June 26
- Youth gardening programs grow great kids
- Back-to-school virtual communications webinar slated for June 30
Science and Technology articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Ag Tech Day set for July 10 in El Paso
- Texas A&M helps prepare animal health ‘first responders’
- Testing safety, shelf life of food for entrepreneurs
- A two-pronged approach to help small coffee farmers
- Sniffing out contraband
- Repairing the leaky pipeline in science communication
- Texas A&M AgriLife, NASA explore potential collaborative interests
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research investigating phages to fight bacterial infection
- Fadamiro joins Texas A&M AgriLife Research as chief scientific officer
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research study to focus on amino-acid radicals