WaterWise BMPs

In the next 50 years, Texas faces a critical water shortage. Even with further development of conventional and alternative supplies of water, Texas is still looking at a water deficit of more than 16 percent. That is why consumers and landscape irrigation contractors must work together to ensure wise and efficient use of water to irrigate our landscapes. To help reach this goal, the Texas WaterWise Council has adopted a list of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to serve as guidelines we can use to implement WaterWise landscapes across Texas.

Use water wisely. Follow the WaterWise Council of Texas’ BMPs for landscaping and irrigation:

• Irrigation Best Management Practices for Homeowners, Irrigation Designers and Contractors

• Landscape Improvements Best Management Practices - Soil, Mulch and Maintenance 

• Lawn Maintenance Best Management Practices

• Efficient Use of Water, Texas Agricultural Extension Service

• Watersaving Practices, Texas A & M University Horticulture Department

We will be adding additional BMPs, so please check back with us soon.  Click here if you would like to be added to our mailing list.