Topics:

• Understanding precipitation rates (PR) to mitigate water & pesticide runoff
• Improving drip irrigation layout to reduce water use
• Irrigation scheduling strategies to achieve mandated water restrictions
• Programming irrigation controllers to reduce and manage water use
• Calculating application rates and PR for reducing runoff or deep percolation
• Understanding water meters to improve efficiency

Living Green Gardens

Laura Wright, City of Pittsburg

2016 Statewide Drought and Water Update

Julie Saare-Edmonds, CA Department of Water Resources

Local Resources Update

Bob Eagle, Contra Costa Water District

Long Term Water Efficiency Regulations and Rebates

Scott Sommerfeld, East Bay Municipal Utility District

Handouts:

Local Drought Charge and Mandatory Water-Use Restrictions for Contra Costa Area

Landscape Irrigation Water Saving Strategies

Drip Irrigation Handout

EBMUD Drip Layouts: For durable, low maintenance, easy to manage drip irrigation