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A precise water monitoring device - Make a precision instrument from common hardware supplies.
Arid Land Agriculture - University of Arizona resources
Bringing conservation from the countryside to your backyard - "Backyard Conservation" booklet by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service
California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) - Is a network of more than 120 computerized weather stations located at key agricultural and municipal sites throughout California http://wwwcimis.water.ca.gov/cimis/welcome.jsp
California Landscape Contractors Association - Water Management Certification Program
Colorado Waterwise Council - Promoting creative approaches to water conserving landscapes
Creating a Water-Wise Landscape - Minimizing the need for watering in your landscape requires careful observation, planning and common sense.
Crop ET Guidelines - Crop Evapotranspiration - FAO Irrigation and drainage paper M-56
Customized irrigation calculator - Data for each zone on your irrigation system will maximize the efficiency of your watering practices
Drip Irrigation for Home Gardens - CSU Gardening Series: Little water is lost to deep percolation if the proper amount is applied.
Drip or microsprinkler irrigation for olive and citrus trees - NAGREF research evaluate new irrigation systems' suitability and efficiency on water savings.
Drought Recommendations for Landscapes - The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) is pleased to offer some recommendations to help you make smart choices and protect the environment using your area’s mandated water reductions. This advice can help your landscape survive this year’s drought and help you prepare for predicted future water shortages.
Efficient Irrigation: Turfgrass should be watered separately from shrubs and flowers - Report from North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Extension Publications--Irrigation O&M, Systems - Challenges ahead: What must irrigators consider in the most efficient use of water?
Int'l Year of Rice - Rice is life - Water-Saving Agricultural Practices for Rice Production
Irrigating Peach Trees - Rutgers' New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Irrigation needs for fruit trees - Based on replacing water lost to evapotranspiration
Irrigation Scheduling by the Checkbook Method - Sensors help in reducing crop water stress
Mulches for preserving soil moisture - Mulch insulates and protects soil from drying and the hard-baking effects caused by evaporation of water
Mulching & watering practices - Mulcing increasing in favor as municipalities restrict the use of water for lawns and landscapes
Purple piping and fixtures for recycled water - Town of Windsor, CA creates beautiful landscapes for less. New homes receive free pipes.
Small-scale clay pot & porous capsule irrigation - Irrigation practices by increasing storage and improving the distribution of water in the soil in water-scarce areas
Texas A&M School of Irrigation - Research and educational programs supporting the Texas Irrigation Industry
U. of Missouri-Columbia Water-Efficient Gardening & Landscaping - Gather ideas for plants to use in low water use zones by observing native plants along roadsides or other undisturbed areas.
USDA Arid Land Argicultural Research Center - ALARC is a the integration of The US Water Conservation Laboratory (USWCL) And the Western Cotton Research Laboratory (WCRL)
Utah Water-Wise Plants - Relatively easy to maintain and good characteristics in the landscape to remain desirable under limited water availability
Water Conservation & Irrigation link listing - Useful US state-specific listing by NC State University
Water Conservation Garden in San Diego County - Saving water while gardening can be less mysterious by touring The Garden.
Wateright: An educational and irrigation scheduling resource for water managers - Assistance with irrigation scheduling
WebGarden Factsheet Database - Plant facts, images and videos to help you along the way to garden correctly.

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