Irrigation Technology Program  

Type
Program
Close-up of a sprinkler head spraying water

Overview

We aim to promote efficient irrigation practices and water conservation, as well as coordinate irrigation research and development in a way that is economically feasible – benefiting researchers and consumers alike.

Contact

Guy Fipps 

Professor and Extension Agricultural Engineer 

Address:

207B  Scoates Hall
College Station, TX 77840

8-5, Monday-Friday

The Irrigation Technology project connects both researchers and consumers to specialized programs and resources that promote efficient irrigation practices and water conservation. These resources include projects, education and licensing courses, irrigation literature and news releases, testing services, and efficient irrigation practices for homeowners.

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  • Publication

    This publication discusses physical characteristics of the two major species in western Texas–ashe juniper and redberry juniper.

  • Publication

    This palm-sized flip deck features photographs and line drawings of 61 aquatic plants commonly found in Texas.

  • Course

    This course will inform participants about riparian and watershed processes, the benefits that healthy riparian areas provide, and the tools that prevent and/or resolve degradation and improve water quality.

  • Course

    An aerobic septic system, or aerobic treatment unit (ATU), uses oxygen to breakdown both dissolved and solid constituents into gases, cell mass, and non-degradable material contained in wastewater. This online course will teach you how to properly maintain and operate your ATU. You will have 30 days from the day you register to complete this program. If you do not complete the program within this limit, your registration will expire, and you will need to pay the registration fees again to start over.

  • Course

    This 1-hour course exposes learners to information regarding The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) Program. Students will learn about the importance of water, the role of watersheds in the water cycle, and much more. Students have the option of obtaining school credit for this course.

  • Course

    This course will help land owners and managers become familiar and confident to manage invasive and encroaching brush species with individual plant treatment (IPT) herbicide applications.