The University of Arizona

 

Televised Water Conservation Topics

Tucson Access Television is airing a six-part information series focused on water conservation.

Hosted by:
Pima County Cooperative Extension
SmartScape Program

June 9 and 14 - Tucson Water: Local Water Conservation Programs
Guests: Fernando Molina and Ilene Grossman, Tucson Water

June 23 and 28 - Arizona Cooperative Extension: Water Conservation Programs Throughout Arizona
Guest: Jim Christenson, Arizona Cooperative Extension

July 14 and 19
- Turf: A Xeriscape Landscape Component
Guest: David Kopec, Karsten Turfgrass Research Center

July 21 and 26 - Drip Irrigation and Timers for the Residential Landscape
Guest: Steve Mallgren, SmartScape and WaterSmart instructor

Aug. 4 and 9 - Water Quality - How Desert-Adapted Landscape Plants are Affected by Salinity
Guest Host: Dan MacDonald
Guests: Ursula Schuch, UA plant sciences, and Jack Kelly, PCCE Commercial Horticulture

Aug. 18 and 23 - Harvesting Rainwater for Landscape Use
Guest: Scott Calhoun, WaterSmart instructor

These cable television programs will air on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on Access Tucson: Cox Channel 99 and Comcast Channel 74.


Audience: All

Contact Info & Links

Kathryn Hahne
520-626-5161
http://ag.arizona.edu/pima/smartscape/events.html