Water Resources from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
Research-based, non-biased educational materials on water resources are produced by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.  For more information on any of the materials listed here, please contact the County Extension Agents in your local county Cooperative Extension office.
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Water Conservation in the Landscape

            PUBLICATIONS
           
            Making Every Drop Count Fact Sheets (5-6 page fact sheets, available in .htm and .pdf)

                        1. Xeriscape: Seven Steps to a Water-Wise Landscape       (.htm) (PDF)
                       
                        2. Water Saving Tips When Planning a New Landscape       (.htm) (PDF)

                        3. Proper Planting Results in Healthy, Water-Efficient Plants  (.htm) (PDF)

                        4. Managing a Water-Wise Landscape        (.htm) (PDF)

Coping with Watering Restrictions in the Landscape (A Horticulture Fact Sheet with practical tips for the homeowner, including lists of plants with above-average drought tolerance)

Xeriscape: A Guide to Developing a Water-wise Landscape (40 page publication designed to educate homeowners about xeriscaping, or quality landscaping that conserves water and protects the environment; available in .htm and .pdf)
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Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Landscape Water Conservation (52 page publication - Water conservation is an improvement in water use efficiency, not the temporary responses to periodic drought. BMPs are designed to be economical, practical, and sustainable while maintaining a healthy, functional landscape — a landscape that capitalizes on the environmental benefits of plant systems.
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Best Management Practices for Turfgrass Water Conservation ( 53 page publication – This publication was designed To foster development and implementation of site-specific water conservation plans on golf courses and other turf areas based on the Best Management Practices (BMPs) approach)

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS (may be available for loan from the UGA Extension Audio-Visual Llibrary – Please contact your County Extension Agent)

1. Developing a Water-wise Landsdape

2. The Water Wise-Guy Game

Employee Training Video for Landscape Professionals: (may be available for loan from the UGA Extension Audio-Visual Llibrary – Please contact your County Extension Agent)

The Employee's Role in Landscape Water Conservation

           
GEORGIA CENTER FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE - The Center for Urban Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will provide intellectual leadership through research, teaching and extension to sustain urban ecosystems, enhance economic development, and improve the quality of life in urban settings.

            Timely Water Issues - Gray Water (water that can be used twice) Use is highlighted here

UGA Cooperative Extension is currently engaged with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) in a graywater working group.  Watch this site for updates in the near future.

Research Gardens – View information about different types of demonstration gardens which take advantage of design elements to aid in water conservation efforts
           

1. Xeriscape Garden

2.  Rain Garden

3.  Rock Garden

On-Site Wastewater Management – An array of resources for planners, utility managers, elected officials and others to use in managing on-site wastewater


SECTION 319(h) IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS – County governments and water authorities are among the eligible participants in the competition for U.S. EPA Clean Water Act Implementation grant funds.  Cooperative Extension personnel have demonstrated expertise in advising governmental groups in their application for these funds.  Information is not currently available for FY2009 funding, but taking a look at the links below (respective to FY2008 funding) can be helpful to counties deciding whether or not to apply, or to counties getting ready to apply.  An early start (and early consultation with experts) is often the key to successful proposals.

Georgia’s Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant (for FY2008)

Georgia’s Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant (for FY2008) – Specifically for NPDES Phase II Stormwater Communities ONLY

WATER RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA – A clearinghouse of information related to the work being done in conjunction with water resources at UGA (includes listings of faculty, research, outreach, courses, publications, careers, news and events, and much more).