water conservation

A drop of water drips from a leaky faucet. (Adobe Stock-#705247039 │ andrei310)
Health & Wellness, Water

Water conservation efforts may also boost mental health

K-State Community Health expert Elaine Johannes says water-saving efforts put communities and landowners in greater control. Read More

Mike Hamilton, extension irrigation instructor, is working to increase the adoption of unmanned aerial systems, or drones, in pursuit of more efficient irrigation and cost savings for farmers. (UADA photo)
Tools and Tech, Water

Drone + software adds up to significant irrigation savings

Garden sprinkler watering grass at home backyard (Photo: iStock - ronstik)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors

Questions about watering your yard? There’s an app for that

Herd of cows standing in pond, cooling down. (iStock-#1312534386 │ imamember)

K-State watershed specialists, livestock experts emphasize importance of water sources

Garden sprinkler watering grass at home backyard (Photo: iStock - ronstik)

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers lawn care guidance amid Central Iowa watering restrictions

  • By Adam Thoms and Aaron Steil │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Keeping up with the times 

Garden sprinkler watering grass at home backyard (Photo: iStock - ronstik)

How to care for landscapes and gardens in drought

  • By Jennifer Thompson │ UW Extension Horticulture Specialist

Kansas updates drought declarations as conditions worsen statewide

Michael Popp, Harold F. Ohlendorf Professor of agricultural economics and agribusiness for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, stands on a floating solar array in Spain in 2024. (Photo courtesy of Mike Popp)

New project ‘floats’ idea of solar panels on irrigation reservoirs

  • By John Lovett │ University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Colorado River, Glenwood Canyon at Glenwood Canyons Resort, Colorado, USA. (iStock │ #1213547321 - SergeYatunin)

Colorado Water Center advances national training efforts to improve water sustainability

  • By Colorado State University Office of Engagement and Extension

Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative awards $32.8 million