Prelude to Change: Defining Roles in Landscape Water Management

摘要

This presentation by US EPA Water Efficiency Leadership Award winner describes his vision for filling the missing link in landscape irrigation water management and sustaining our living landscapes with a newly evolving industry focused on water management. During a time when water was plentiful and price was cheap, very little attention was directed toward landscape irrigation. However, times have changed and the demand for professional consultants serving commercial real estate owners is now. This new industry must be able to fulfill a comprehensive approach to water management including: Irrigation scheduling; Modification of landscape cultural practices; Elimination of potable water sources; Proper planting plans for region. At a time when waterutility providers look to any avenue of conservation, including turf and plant removal, this industries primary challenge will be sustaining irrigation water conservation and preserving landscapes significant long-term benefits to our environment and health.