Water Conservation
Posts from the experts in the industry
Saving water is as easy as turning off a light switch!
When you want to save money on your light bill - You start by turning off the lights. If you want to save money on your water bill - Use – less - water.
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!
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.
Xeriscape
Whether called Xeriscape, water-wise or water-smart landscaping, landscape and water industry professionals throughout the nation have embraced landscape water conservation through education.
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
- Nov. 13 webinar to focus on waterbird conservation along Texas coast
- Hunters, landowners critical to monitoring New World screwworm
- South Plains Applicator Conference set for Dec. 2-3 in Plainview
- Texas A&M AgriLife develops guide to manage feral hogs in national parks
- Centennial celebration of Texas’ first state forest hosted in Newton County
- Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 30 in Oakalla
- Urban runoff water pollution focus of Nov. 5 training in San Antonio
- Stream and creek health workshop set for Oct. 28 in Wimberley
- Private water well screenings set for Oct. 27-28 in Walker, Grimes counties
- Mass timber takes root in Texas architecture
Farm and Ranch articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Texas A&M AgriLife reopens research and extension facilities at Vernon
- Sweet comeback for Texas honey harvest
- Gary Smith receives 2025 industry achievement award
- South Plains Applicator Conference set for Dec. 2-3 in Plainview
- Emerging soil scientist cultivates future in cotton sustainability
- Emma Coffman ’20 champions agriculture in modern media
- Equine expert Haney joins Department of Animal Science
- Free workshop for new landowners Oct. 25 in Castroville
- Plan ahead with wildfire prevention, mitigation tips
- AgriLife Research leads rice delphacid and hoja blanca virus studies
Lawn and Garden articles from AgriLife TODAY
- South Plains Applicator Conference set for Dec. 2-3 in Plainview
- It’s science: Why a pumpkin is actually a fruit
- American beautyberry named newest Texas Superstar
- Pesticide applicator recertification slated for Nov. 6 in Beaumont
- Workshop to help prepare trees for winter set for Oct. 16 in Georgetown
- Free virtual series to teach chicken care and egg grading
- ‘Wildflowers for the Four States Area’ slated for Oct. 13 in Texarkana
- Tree care professionals, projects recognized at 2025 Texas Tree Conference
- Tips to plant wildflowers this fall for a beautiful spring
- Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day set for Oct. 8 in College Station
Life and Health articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Texas A&M reshapes meeting and event hospitality education
- Texas A&M policy internship program becomes family affair
- Nov. 12 webinar explores how environmental, social factors can impact health
- 3-part financial literacy series to begin Oct. 28 in Brenham
- Mass timber takes root in Texas architecture
- Texas Barbecue: A class that became a community
- How Vickie Kloeris ’78 fed astronauts and fuels Aggies
- Beyond ready: Callan Nix on the power of Texas 4-H
- Texas A&M breaks ground on Aplin Center
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to establish Texas 4-H headquarters
Science and Technology articles from AgriLife TODAY
- Engineering environmental excellence in the next generation
- Texas A&M students lend their expertise to solar eclipse watch party in Bryan
- Researchers resolve old mystery of how phages disarm pathogenic bacteria
- Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Charm Therapeutics receive new support to tackle high-value tuberculosis targets
- Gadhave earns ‘new innovator’ research award from Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
- Sharing the sensational side of food science
- A backbone for science … and art
- Finding the ‘whey’ to a food science degree at Texas A&M
- Natural tech for ‘dimming’ genes brings transformative potential to agriculture
- Food science and technology alum finds appetizing career in product development