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All BMP drafts and material found on this site are developed through a voluntary stakeholder process. Every BMP is made available to stakeholders and interested parties for thier input and comments. Click the link below to read more about the BMP Development Process.

BMP Development Process and Stages

 

Drafting BMPs: Format and Structure of a BMP

 

 

Municipal BMP Development

Below is a list of Municipal BMPs that are currently being developed by the Council’s workgroups and sub committees. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate at any stage in the process.

 

Click here to view the web version of the of the existing BMPs found in the 2004 BMP Guide.

Click here to download the entire pdf document: Water Conservation Best Management Practices Guide 2004.

 

Propsed New BMPs
Proposed Revisions to Existing BMPs
Adoption and Enforcement of Landscape Irrigation Standards Athletic Fields Conservation Active
Calculating Residential GPCD Conservation Coordinator
Customer Categorization and Billing Systems Cost Effective Analysis
Development of a Water Conservation Plan Conservation Ordinance Planning and Development Active
Funding Conservation Programs Conservation Oriented Rate Structures
Informative Water Billing Statements Custom Conservation Rebates
Irrigation System Rebates Golf Course Conservation
Low Income Plumbing Upgrade Program Landscape Retrofit Programs
New Technology Outreach Options Park Conservation
Non Residential Water Surveys Rainwater Harvesting and Condensate Reuse
Partnerships with Non Profit Organizations Active Regional Conservation Planning and Implementation Groups
Public Awareness Program: Water IQ Residential Clothes Washer Incentive Program Active
Residential Conservation Consultants Residential Toilet Replacement Programs
Residential Landscape Irrigation Evaluation Active School Education
Residential Top User Analysis & Education Showerhead, Aerator, and Toilet Flapper Retrofit
Small Utility Outreach and Education Active System Water Audit & Water Loss Control Active
Training for Irrigation and Landscape Professionals Water Reuse
Water Efficient Landscape Design Water Waste Prohibitions and Enforcement Active
Water Conservation Citizens Council  
Watering Schedules  

 

 

 

 

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Athletic Fields Conservation

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Athletic Fields" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Mark Peterson, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Athletic Fields Conservation Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public Comment Period on Preliminary Draft 4/15/12 - 5/15/12 Preliminary Draft
Development of Preliminary Draft 2/1/12 - 3/1/12  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 1/1/12 - 2/1/12  

 

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Conservation Coordinator

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Conservation Coordinator" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Anai Padilla, El Paso Water Utilities
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Conservation Coordinator Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Cost Effective Analysis

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Cost Effective Analysis". You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Drema Gross, Austin Water
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Cost Effective Analysis Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Conservation Ordinance Planning and Development

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Conservation Ordinance" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Dana Nichols, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Conservation Ordinance Planning and Development Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public Comment Period on Preliminary Draft 4/15/12 - 5/15/12 Preliminary Draft
Development of Preliminary Draft 2/1/12 - 3/1/12  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 1/1/12 - 2/1/12  

 

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Conservation Oriented Rate Structures

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Conservation Rates" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Jennifer Nations, College Station Utilities
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Conservation Oriented Rate Structures Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Custom Conservation Rebates

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Custom Rebates" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Brandon Leister, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Custom Conservation Rebates Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Golf Course Conservation

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Golf Courses" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Mark Peterson, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Golf Course Conservation Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 5/10/12  

 

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Landscape Retrofit Programs

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Landscape Retrofit Programs" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Donna Fossom
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Landscape Retrofit Programs Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Park Conservation Programs

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Park Conservation" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Adolph Garcia, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Park Conservation Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Regional Conservation Planning and Implementation Groups

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Regional Conservation Planning" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Mary Gugliuzza, Forth Worth Water Utilities
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Regional Conservation Planning and Implementation Groups Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Residential Clothes Washer Incentive Program

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Residential Clothes Washer Incentive Program" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Brandon Lester, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Residential Clothes Washer Incentive Program Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public Comment Period on Preliminary Draft 4/15/12 - 5/15/12 Preliminary Draft
Development of Preliminary Draft 2/1/12 - 3/1/12  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 1/1/12 - 2/1/12  

 

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Residential Toilet Replacement Programs

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Residential Toilet Replacement" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Phil Weynand, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Residential Toilet Replacement Program Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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School Education

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "School Education" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Carole Davis, Dallas Water Utilities
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP:School Education Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Showerhead, Aerator, and Toilet Flapper Retrofit

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Shower, Aerator, Flapper Retrofit" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Vickie Castilleja, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Showerhead, Aerator, and Toilet Flapper Retrofit Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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System Water Audit and Water Loss Control

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Water Audits and Loss" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Dan Strub, Austin Water Utilities
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: System Water Audit and Water Loss Control Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public Comment Period on Preliminary Draft 4/15/12 - 5/15/12 Preliminary Draft
Development of Preliminary Draft 2/1/12 - 3/1/12  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 1/1/12 - 2/1/12  

 

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Water Waste Prohibitions and Enforcement

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Water Waste Enforcement" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Toni Fox, San Angelo
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Water Waste Prohibitions and Enforcement Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public Comment Period on Preliminary Draft 4/15/12 - 5/15/12 Preliminary Draft
Development of Preliminary Draft 2/1/12 - 3/1/12  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 1/1/12 - 2/1/12  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Adoptions and Enforcement of Landscape Irrigation

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Enforcement of Landscpae Irrigation" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Jan Klein, San Marcos Water Utilities
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Adoptions and Enforcement of Landscape Irrigation Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Calculating Residential GPCD

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Residential GPCD" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Residential GPCD Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Customer Categorization and Billing Systems

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Billing Systems". You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Elliot Fry, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Customer Categorization and Billing Systems Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Enhanced Enforcement of State Regulations on Irrigation

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "State Irrigation Regs" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • TBD
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Enhanced Enforcement of State Regulations on Irrigation Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Development of Water Conservation Plans

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Conservation Plans" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Texas Water Development Board Staff
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Development of Water Conservation Plans Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Funding Conservation Programs

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Funding Conservation" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Funding conservation Programs Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Informative Water Billing Statements

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Informative Billing" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Anne Hayden, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Informative Water Billing Statements Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

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Irrigation System Rebates

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Irrigation Rebates" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Mark Petersen, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Irrigation System Rebates Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

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Low Income Plumbing Upgrade Program

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Low Income Plumbing" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Sandra Rios, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Low Income Plumbing Upgrade Program Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

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New Technology Outreach Options

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Technology Outreach" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Michael Graef, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: New Technology Outreach Options Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

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Non Residential Water Surveys

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Non Residential Surveys" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Mark Peterson, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Non Residential Surveys Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

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Partnerships with Non Profit Organizations

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Partnerships with NPOs" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Calvin Finch, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Partnerships with NPOs Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft 4/15/12 - 5/15/12 Preliminary Draft
Development of Preliminary Draft 2/1/12 - 3/1/12  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 1/1/12 - 2/1/12  

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Public Awareness Program: WaterIQ

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Public Awareness Water IQ" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Denise Hickey, North Texas Municipal Water District
  • Texas Water Development Board Staff
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Public Awreness Program - WaterIQ Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

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Residential Conservation Consultants

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Residential Consultants" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Juan Soulas, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Residential Conservation Consultants Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

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Residential Landscape Irrigation Evaluation

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Irrigation Evaluation" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Dean Minchillo, Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Residential Landscape Irrigation Evaluation Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft 4/15/12 - 5/15/12 Preliminary Draft
Development of Preliminary Draft 2/1/12 - 3/1/12  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 1/1/12 - 2/1/12  

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Residential Top User Analysis and Education

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Top User Analysis" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Melody Emadiazar, City of Frisco
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Residential Top User Analysis and Education Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Small Utility Outreach and Education

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Small Utility Outreach" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Jessica Woods, City of Roundrock
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Small Utility Outreach and Education Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft 4/15/12 - 5/15/12 Preliminary Draft
Development of Preliminary Draft 2/2/12 - 3/1/12  
Introductory Review and Evaluation 1/2/12 - 2/1/12  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Training for Irrigation and Landscape Professionals

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Training for Landscape Pros" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Dean Minichillo, Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD)
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Trainnig for Irrigation and Landscape Professionals Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Water Efficient Landscape Design

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Water Efficient Landscape" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • Dotty Woodson, Agrilife Extension
  • Karen Guz, San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
Status of BMP: Water Efficient Landscape Design Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Watering Schedules

To send comments or questions regarding this specifc BMP, please send an email to wcac@twdb.texas.gov .Title the email subject line "Watering Schedules" . You may also reach support staff at 512.463.1667.

Lead Developers:

  • TBD
Status of BMP: Watering Schedules Date Related Information
Worksession Scheduled TBD  
Public comment Period on Preliminary Draft TBD  
Development of Preliminary Draft TBD  
Introductory Review and Evaluation TBD