Water Conservation in Home & Business Landscapes

Our purpose, with the support of a horticultural program assistant, an irrigation technician, and an office assistant, is to provide University research proven information to residents so they may learn to reduce their usage of drinking-quality water for irrigation while maintaining attractive, healthy landscapes. Our service to County residents includes:

FREE personalized evaluation of your irrigation and landscape with our Mobile Irrigation Laboratory for possible water savings.
- Would you like to have a Landscape Irrigation Evaluation? Just fill out the form or call Bob (ext. 259) or Elissa (ext. 235) at (941) 722-4524.
Manatee County Water Conservation Rebate Program
Educational opportunities:
- Upcoming classes & workshops
- Classroom corner. Password protected. For past registered class participants only.
- Irrigation Technology Online Class
Displays at public events
Office visits by appointment
Special programs for groups

Useful Links

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Contact:
Jack Tichenor
Water Conservation Agent
(941)722-4524 ext. 261

Downloads

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Current Watering Restrictions

Current Watering Restrictions (92KB pdf)

We're In A Drought:
Reduce Your Use

Click here to learn how.

Water Wise Tip of the Month

Coming soon!

Fact Sheets & Publications

Landscape Retrofit Rebate (656KB pdf)
Florida's Water (237KB pdf)
Four Steps to Tune-Up Your Irrigation System (441KB pdf)
Introduction to Soil Moisture Sensors (130KB pdf)
Rain Sensor Irrigation
Shut-off Switch (152KB pdf)
Smarter Lawn Watering (167KB pdf)
Living with the New Water Restrictions (180KB pdf)
Do You Sprinkle in the Rain? (230KB pdf)
Resolve to be Water Wise in 2008 (355KB pdf)
Is Your Lawn Too Wet? (190KB pdf)
The Nitty Gritty on Lawn Sprinklers (260KB pdf)
November Brings Changes & Challenges (501KB pdf)
Water Less In Winter (686KB pdf)
Timely Tips to Nip Outdoor Water Waste (653 KB pdf)

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