Water Conservation

Check Your System; July is Smart Irrigation Month

Residential irrigation systems (e.g. automatic sprinklers) offer convenience and control in protecting your landscape investment. Sprinkler systems help you to enjoy your yard, and to keep it healthy and beautiful. However, most homeowners tend to overwater their lawn or waste water through inefficient habits. The key to efficient outdoor irrigation is applying just enough water and only when necessary. Water-wise habits will result in a healthier lawn and landscape, in addition to conserving water. Plus, reducing your consumption will help reduce your water bill.

July Smart Irrigation Month provides tips about smart practices and new technology  that you can do in July - and throughout the year - to operate your system at peak efficiency.

Register now for the free Irrigation Workshop
The Irrigation Efficiency Workshop continues the flow of information on how to manage your landscape irrigation needs and save water with a slate of presentations from Florida Yards & Neighborhoods, Miami-Dade Water & Sewer and South Florida Water Management.

Tuesday, July 15th
9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Miami Dade Extension Office
18710 S.W. 288th Street
Homestead, Florida 33030

Dr. Katie W. Migliaccio of University of Florida Tropical Research Center will also detail new technologies for landscape irrigation, including soil moisture sensors which are being used in Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Use Efficiency Program being implemented by the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program of the Extension Division of Miami-Dade County Consumer Services Department.

The Irrigation Efficiency Workshop is free and lunch is included. Register to reserve. Contact Patty 205-248-3311x225.

• Download the Registration Form. 

Rain Barrels will also be available at the workshop. Cost is $45.00 each and the barrels must be paid for and reserved in advance by July 10th. Bring check for $45 made out to "Miami-Dade Extension Program Account."

Residential irrigation systems (e.g. automatic sprinklers) offer convenience and control in protecting your landscape investment. Sprinkler systems help you to enjoy your yard, and to keep it healthy and beautiful. However, most homeowners tend to overwater their lawn or waste water through inefficient habits. The key to efficient outdoor irrigation is applying just enough water and only when necessary. Water-wise habits will result in a healthier lawn and landscape, in addition to conserving water. Plus, reducing your consumption will help reduce your water bill.

July Smart Irrigation Month provides tips about smart practices and new technology  that you can do in July - and throughout the year - to operate your system at peak efficiency.

Register now for the free Irrigation Workshop
The Irrigation Efficiency Workshop continues the flow of information on how to manage your landscape irrigation needs and save water with a slate of presentations from Florida Yards & Neighborhoods, Miami-Dade Water & Sewer and South Florida Water Management.

Tuesday, July 15th
9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Miami Dade Extension Office
18710 S.W. 288th Street
Homestead, Florida 33030

Dr. Katie W. Migliaccio of University of Florida Tropical Research Center will also detail new technologies for landscape irrigation, including soil moisture sensors which are being used in Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Use Efficiency Program being implemented by the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program of the Extension Division of Miami-Dade County Consumer Services Department.

The Irrigation Efficiency Workshop is free and lunch is included. Register to reserve. Contact Patty 205-248-3311x225.

• Download the Registration Form. 

Rain Barrels will also be available at the workshop. Cost is $45.00 each and the barrels must be paid for and reserved in advance by July 10th. Bring check for $45 made out to "Miami-Dade Extension Program Account."

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