Water Conservation & Efficiency

RSIC Set Up

Rotary System Irrigation Contraption (RSIC)

Multi-stream rotary sprinkler device to adequately water trees

TRIC

Tree Ring Irrigation Contraption (TRIC)

The TRIC is not an item for sale, but rather a drip kit that homeowners can put together themselves to adequately water trees.

Measuring DU

Measuring Distribution Uniformity and Calculating Run Time

The DU value tells us how evenly the water is being applied to the irrigated area. 

Lawn

The UC Guide to Healthy Lawns

Comprehensive resources available on the UC ANR IPM website for home gardeners and managers of parks, school grounds, and other low-maintenance turf.

 

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Irrigation Management Drip Irrigation Urban Trees
Aster

WUCOLS IV: Water Use Classification of Landscape Species

Landscape Irrigation Scheduling

A worksheet to help homeowners understand how to water their landscape.

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State regulators continue to impose restrictions on landscape watering, and these new restrictions may cause confusion on the part of landscapers and homeowners.  UC Davis has created an irrigation scheduling worksheet that can help. The worksheet generates an annual calendar to irrigate an irrigation zone based on several factors. The user enters information about their site to find out how much to water their landscape.

Before using the irrigation scheduling worksheet, the user will need to first conduct an irrigation assessment to determine the distribution uniformity of the irrigation system.  If needed, download instructions at Landscape Irrigation System Evaluation and Management.

Download Worksheet

Instructions for Worksheet

Landscape Irrigation System Evaluation & Management

Landscape Water Conservation Resources Map

Landscape Water Conservation Resources Map

We've created a resource map for California residents interested in conserving water in their landscapes. Find information published by your local municipalities and water utilities, including conservation practices, low-water plants, rebate programs, etc
Recycled Water Conservation Resources Map

Recycled Water Conservation Resources Map

Find information about recycled water in your region. This may include upcoming or ongoing projects and tips on using recycled water in your landscapes.