Next week researchers, utility
personnel and other water-use professionals converge on Las Vegas, NV, for 2017’s
WaterSmart Innovations Conference (WSI). UF-ABE will be present in the form of two
researchers from the Dukes group. Here is a look at what they will
present at the event and other talks we are looking forward to learning more
about.
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UF’s contribution to this year’s conference focuses on irrigation technology. Research Associate Bernard Cardenas is presenting on the effectiveness of soil moisture sensor technology when used in residential irrigation systems on reclaimed water. Dr. Michael Dukes will discuss recent work on the pressure regulating spray head testing that was used by the EPA WaterSense Program to develop their new spray sprinkler body (SSB) specification. Did the high-nutrient content in reclaimed water interfere with soil moisture readings? Does SSB pressure regulating capacity vary at different flow rates? All will be revealed at WSI!
UF’s contribution to this year’s conference focuses on irrigation technology. Research Associate Bernard Cardenas is presenting on the effectiveness of soil moisture sensor technology when used in residential irrigation systems on reclaimed water. Dr. Michael Dukes will discuss recent work on the pressure regulating spray head testing that was used by the EPA WaterSense Program to develop their new spray sprinkler body (SSB) specification. Did the high-nutrient content in reclaimed water interfere with soil moisture readings? Does SSB pressure regulating capacity vary at different flow rates? All will be revealed at WSI!
Water-use expert Michael Dukes presents recent work on pressure regulating sprinkler spray bodies at the upcoming @WSIConfExpo! #WSI2017 pic.twitter.com/98Z4crx1RS— UF/IFAS IrriGator (@IrriGatorUF) September 15, 2017
Sessions and More Sessions
WSI always offers a host of informative presentations. As Dr. Dukes said: “It’s a good chance to let people know some of our latest results and to learn what types of research and implementation is happening with regard to irrigation water conservation in other areas of the country.” Noteworthy talks this year range from water reuse to social media marketing to smart irrigation technology. Here are some sessions we are excited about:
WSI always offers a host of informative presentations. As Dr. Dukes said: “It’s a good chance to let people know some of our latest results and to learn what types of research and implementation is happening with regard to irrigation water conservation in other areas of the country.” Noteworthy talks this year range from water reuse to social media marketing to smart irrigation technology. Here are some sessions we are excited about:
- Rainwater and Graywater Myth BustersPatrick Dickinson, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas
- A Wild West Tale: Debunking the Myth That Conservation Increases Rate - Candice Rupprecht, Tucson Water
- You Can’t Play Soccer in a Perennial Bed: The Case for Turf Sustainable Landscape -Paul Johnson, Utah State University for Water Efficient Landscaping
- How We Got 10,000 Facebook Followers - Clint Wolfe, Texas A&M Agrilife Water University
- WaterSense in Jeopardy: Saving the EPA Water Labeling Program - Mary Ann Dickson, Alliance for Water Use Efficiency
- Water Conservation in Urban Communities: How the SNWA Does It - Jared Bilberry, Southern Nevada Water Authority
WaterSmart Innovations always shares presentation pdf files at the end of conference week. Stay tuned for that and, whether you are attending or not, make sure to follow and contribute to conference goings-on on Twitter using #WSI2017.We're headed to @WSIConfExpo! Preview Bernard Cardenas' talk on using soil moisture sensors with reclaimed water systems. #WSI2017 pic.twitter.com/rthOLrVZYG— UF/IFAS IrriGator (@IrriGatorUF) September 5, 2017
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