Are you ready to learn how to tackle the water crisis with a genuinely practical (and effective) approach? Don’t miss this comprehensive discussion on landscape water management, featuring special guest Dr. Kelly Kopp from Utah State University’s Center for Water Efficient Landscaping. We will debunk the myth that one or two actions alone can solve the water crisis and explore the necessity of an integrated, multifaceted strategy.
What You Will Learn:
- Holistic Water Management: Understand why a comprehensive approach is essential for effective landscape water conservation.
- Beyond Turf Removal: Explore why removing turf is not the solution and what additional measures are necessary to save water.
- Economic Smart Solutions: Learn about several cost-effective strategies contributing to significant water savings.
- Innovative Techniques: Discover advanced methods and technologies that enhance water efficiency and landscape sustainability.
- Carbon Sequestration Benefits: Understand how comprehensive water management practices can contribute to carbon capture and sequestration, aiding the fight against climate change.
- Practical Implementation: Gain insights into how you can implement these comprehensive water-saving techniques in your landscapes.
- Urban Heat: Learn about co-benefits of landscape water conservation strategies including urban heat mitigation.
In this insightful session Dr. Kelly Kopp, and Water Connections host, Richard Restuccia, provide actionable, economically smart ways to conserve water and enhance sustainability in your landscape. Let’s move beyond single-solution approaches and embrace a holistic strategy to win the battle against water scarcity and climate change.
Kelly Kopp is a Professor and Extension Specialist at Utah State University, focused on sustainable landscape management and water conservation. She directs USU’s Center for Water Efficient Landscaping and is a leader in water efficiency nationally and internationally. Kopp’s research emphasizes creating “resource-positive” landscapes that benefit both people and the environment. She is widely recognized for her expertise and outreach efforts in the field.
