WaterWise Irrigation Workshop - Dallas

What to do During the Drought

Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to make sure that your irrigation system that's been hibernating all winter is operating at peak efficiency. Just like anything else, your irrigation system needs to be maintained. Since outdoor irrigation accounts for up to 60% of water use in the spring and summer we need to make sure it is functioning correctly as to not waste a single drop.

The WaterWise Irrigation Workshop is an opportunity for homeowner to learn how to manage and operate their irrigation system. The workshop is set up as a hands on and interactive event with multiple stations where participants can move between educational stations and see first-hand how an irrigation system works. Participants will learn how to conduct a sprinkler check-up, schedule and operate their irrigation controller, install drip irrigation to water trees and foundations and much more. In addition, information will be provided on plant selection for a water conserving landscape, rain water harvesting and city representative will be on hand to discuss water conservation measures, rebate programs and current watering restrictions.

The event begins at 9 am and ends at 2 pm and takes about an hour to visit all stations. Some stations have specific times for demonstrations.

Station 1 How your Irrigation System Works

Station 2 Simple and Easy Repairs

Station 3 The importance of Water Pressure and Sprinkler Performance

Station 4 Distribution Uniformity - Preventing Dry Spots in your Landscape

Station 5 Conducting a Sprinkler Check-up

Station 6 Education Building

Setting your Controller

DIY - Drip Irrigation Conversion

AgriLife Ask a Specialist?

Irrigation Manufacturer Exhibits - Latest and Greatest Technologies

Water Conservation Made Easy Video Series- Playing in the Theater

Before you leave check out our rain water harvesting system demonstrations!

Saturday, March 31, 2012
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center
17360 Coit Road
Dallas, Texas 75252

Presented by:

AgriLife Research and Extension / City of Allen / City of Frisco / City of McKinney / City of Plano / City of Richardson / Dallas Water Utilities / Dallas Irrigation Association / EPA Water Scense / Ewing Irrigation / Hunter / Netafim / Rain Bird / Toro/Irritrol / Weathermatic

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http://dallas.tamu.edu/courses/march-31,-2012-waterwise-irrigation-workshop/

Event Location:

Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center

17360 Coit Road

75252 Dallas , TX

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Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

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