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.
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
- What to do with trees recovering from winter storm Uri
- Free residential rainwater harvesting trainings in August, September
- Save our pollinators, save our world
- Online fall herbicide application, calibration training Aug. 12
- Applications for prescribed fire grant now open
- AgriLife Extension’s right-of-way and ornamental, turf conferences return in Amarillo
- Pollinating the next generation of new honeybee scientists
- Big Elm Creek meeting to highlight opportunities for agriculture
- More Texas A&M Forest Service personnel head west to fight wildfires
- Stewardship webinar on the Prairie Project set Aug. 5
Farm and Ranch articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Texas rice farmers enduring tough season
- New Landowner Workshop slated for Aug. 18 in Georgetown
- Virtual fall brush control program Aug. 31
- Agricultural education fellows to pursue Borlaug’s mission abroad
- Texas AgrAbility again offering in-person programming
- Four-part Farm-to-Table Beef Series set Aug. 6-27 in Amarillo
- MRIs on crop roots open new doors for agriculture
- Online fall herbicide application, calibration training Aug. 12
- Peaches workshop set July 30 in San Angelo
- Report looks at potential impact of inheritance legislation on family farms
Lawn and Garden articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Free residential rainwater harvesting trainings in August, September
- Peaches workshop set July 30 in San Angelo
- Horticultural Field Day returns in full color
- HOA Entrance Makeover webinar slated for Aug. 4
- AgriLife Extension’s right-of-way and ornamental, turf conferences return in Amarillo
- AgriLife Extension offers online Preserving Your Harvest series in August
- Public Works Conference slated for July 28-29 in Uvalde
- East Texas Horticultural Field Day set for July 22
- Texas grocer to offer limited run of AgriLife Research-bred hibiscus
- Water well owner training set for July 22 in Arlington
Life and Health articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Texas 4-H enrollment to begin Aug. 15
- Walk Across Texas! program turns 25 years young
- Texas A&M entomologist wages war on ticks
- Military families professional development webinar slated for July 28
- AgriLife Extension offers online Preserving Your Harvest series in August
- AgriLife Extension welcomes new, transferring agents in Lubbock, Amarillo districts
- AgriLife Extension offers virtual training for early childhood educators
- New Healthy Heroes program makes learning fun for kids
- Fascinating facts about wasps, hornets
- 4-H family, community health workshop set July 19 in Austin
Science and Technology articles from AgriLife TODAY
- MRIs on crop roots open new doors for agriculture
- Texas A&M AgriLife team seeking ‘holy grail’ of tomatoes
- Junior Master Gardener teacher training workshop set July 22
- ‘Plugging in’ to produce environmentally friendly bioplastics
- 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