October 2015

• Water Conservation though Irrigation Evaluation

  Gary Hawkins

  October 27, 2015

  

  Mobile irrigation labs in Florida help save water.  Mobile irrigation labs in Georgia are managed by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

  Posted in: Agricultural and Natural Resources, Water Conservation

• 450 year old church visible due to drought

  Gary Hawkins

  October 20, 2015

  An article in theguardian newspaper reports that a 450-year old Mexican church is now visible due to drought conditions.  The link for the story is: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/19/drought-mexican-church-reservoir    

  Posted in: General Water Issues

• Using Conservation Tillage for Water Savings

  Gary Hawkins

  October 19, 2015

  Oklahoma farmers using no-till to help conserve water resources.

  Posted in: Agricultural and Natural Resources

• Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Council Meeting Scheduled

  Gary Hawkins

  October 11, 2015

  The Upper Oconee Regional Water Planning Council meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2015 at the City of Madison Public Safety Building located at 160 N Main Street, Suite 400, Madison, GA 30650.

  Posted in: General Water Issues

• Get to know the UGA-CAES Water Committee

  Gary Hawkins

  October 7, 2015

  The new UGA-CAES Water Committee is established.  The UGA-CAES Water Committee is comprised of UGA Extension agents from across the state and will work to provide needed information on water related topics.  The agents will work with UGA Extension Specialist to develop needed educational materials.  This blog site will be used as a means of…

  Posted in: General Water Issues