1. Conserve All Year joining with other water management districts and the Department water Conservation Initiative, which arose from the drought of 2001. and shade the soil so water is better retained http://www.sfwmd.gov/curre/watshort/index2.html

2. Managing Turf Water -- Drought UGA CAES PROPER water management KEY TO TURFGRASS drought STRESS. Gil Landry. The key to green lawns during drought is to prepare the grass to use as little extra water as possible and remain green and growing. bluish green, the first sign of drought stress. Apply enough water to drench the soil six to eight inches deep http://interests.caes.uga.edu/drought/articles/turfwater.htm

Main Page Latest Information Articles ... Contacts PROPER WATER MANAGEMENT KEY TO TURFGRASS DROUGHT STRESS Gil Landry The key to green lawns during drought is to prepare the grass to use as little extra water as possible and remain green and growing. This is done by developing a deep rooted turfgrass. Listed below are the guidelines which will help develop a deep-rooted turfgrass that is more tolerant to seasonal drought. Select a turfgrass which is well adapted to your location. Irrigate as infrequently as possible. Irrigate when the turf starts turning a dull bluish green, the first sign of drought stress. Apply enough water to drench the soil six to eight inches deep. Raise the height of cut during stress and mow more often. Use an irrigation system that provides an even distribution of water at about one-fourth to one-third inches per hour. Fertilize lightly in the summer months, especially on tall fescue.

3. Drought Contents TEXAS drought. management STRATEGIES. Summer drought of 1996. No amount of scientific knowledge can make up for the lack of rain and the resultant depletion of water in our soil http://agnews.tamu.edu/drought/drghtpak98

TEXAS DROUGHT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Summer 1998 (Aug. 1, 1998 Revision) Texas Agricultural Extension Service • Edward A. Hiler, Director TEXAS DROUGHT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES David H. Bade, Professor and Extension Forage Specialist Brent Bean, Associate Professor and Extension Agronomist Stanley Bevers, Assistant Professor and Extension Economist Management Edith A. Chenault, Associate Editor and Extension Communications Specialist Cloyce G. Coffman, Associate Professor and Extension Agronomist Gerald Cornforth, Extension Economist-Management B. Frank Craddock, Professor and Extension Sheep and Goat Specialist Frank Dainello, Professor and Extension Horticulturist James M. Davis, Bell County Extension Agent-AG(PL,COORD) James T. Davis, Professor and Extension Fisheries Specialist (Retired) Alan D. Dreesen, Associate Department Head; Associate Professor and Extension Program Leader for Forestry Richard L. Duble, Professor William A. Dugas, Jr., Professor and Agricultural Meteorology Lawrence L. Falconer, Assistant Professor and Extension Economist-Management Floron C. Faries, Jr.

4. Water Management On Turfgrasses much more susceptible to drought injury than mowing, overwatering, excessive fertilization,soil compaction, and A deeprooted turf uses water more efficiently http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/turf/publications/water.html

Water Management on Turfgrasses Richard L. Duble, Turfgrass Specialist Texas Cooperative Extension Having witnessed the effects of water shortages in many sections of the country during the past decade, we can appreciate the value and need for conservation of water. And since scientists forecast more extensive droughts throughout the next decade, we must become more conscious of water use. Only through careful management of our water resources now can we expect to have adequate water supplies for turfgrass irrigation in the 21st Century. In some sections of the country, water use for turf irrigation may seem insignificant, but in other areas it accounts for 50 percent or more of the consumption of city water supplies during the summer months. If water conservation does not get your attention, perhaps improved turf quality will. Both of these effects are products of a properly designed and managed irrigation system. Simply installing an irrigation system to provide coverage to a sports field, golf course, or does not constitute design. Climatic conditions, rootzone properties, grass species, turf use, and water source must all be considered. In addition, pipe size, nozzle diameter, operating pressure and spacings, which together determine the rate and uniformity of application of water, must also be considered. Efficient use of water will, in time, become the most important design consideration for an irrigation system. Climatic Considerations Evaporation Losses.

5. Livestock Water Management During A Drought, EM 8588 (Oregon State Livestock water ManagementDuring A DroughtC O N S E R V I N G W A T E R I Reduce seepage by. introducing various soil amendments http://wwwagcomm.ads.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/edmat/EM8588.pdf

6. Drought Management For Horticultural Crops often get by with this deficit water budget However, in times of drought, these shortfallscannot be Critically evaluate all soil types of your farming operation http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/drought/cropmgmt.html

Drought Management for Horticultural Crops Larry A. Stein, Associate Professor and Extension Horticulturist May 24, 1996 Horticultural crops demand and require significant amounts of water due to their perishable nature. Tree fruit and nut crops are not only comprised of large amounts of water, but the trees are perennial plants. Stress not only affects the current season's crop, but future crops as well. Vegetables are also quite perishable but they represent annual crops and thus only one year of production is affected. Since water is such a critical component of the growth and development of horticultural crops, it is recommended that none of these crops be established without full irrigation capabilities. Normally 8-10 gallons of water per minute per acre well capacity for each acre planted are required for horticultural crops. Even with this level of water use requirements, there are several management decisions which can be undertaken to reduce the risk of over-extending an irrigation system. Although drought management decisions are generally the same for vegetable and orchard crops, orchardists are looking at such steps to ease their water shortage immediately since they already have established, perennial trees. Vegetable producers have the ability to evaluate all aspects of their water situation prior to planting and thus have the opportunity to reduce the size of planting, not plant at all, etc. to make this water reach. Aspects to be considered on orchard crops include: current irrigation method inefficiencies, irrigation scheduling techniques, less than optimum irrigations, block productivity, and more efficient irrigation systems.

7. Drought Management cattle with wheat, In the event of any prolonged, widespread drought, feed for ofa number of factors to avoid degradation of soil and water, and damage to http://www.nre.vic.gov.au/web/root/Domino/vro/vrosite.nsf/pages/drought_mgmt

Natural Resources Climate Landform Landuse ... Vegetation Drought Management Drought information for Victoria on the DPI website. Information on Drought and Dry Seasonal Conditions on the DPI website (includes information on: Rural Finance Corporation, Water Cartage, Grants, DPI Dry Conditions Coordinators, Drought Management Information) Monthly reports on: Rainfall Streamflows Water Storages Groundwater Levels Urban Restrictions Irrigation Restrictions Irrigation Allocations Seasonal Outlook Related links and archives of past months reports are included. Streams Flowing During the 1968 Drought The 1967/68 drought was one of the most severe and widespread droughts in Victoria in the last 30 years. This page maps streams still flowing, and where flows had ceased, at the end of February 1968, towards the end of the drought. Updated Monthly Lake Eildon at Bonnie Doon, March 1968 Photo: The Age, 25/3/68 Relevant DPI Landcare and Agriculture Notes: Drought reserve dams "Drought proofing" is a set of strategies and works for enabling a property cope with extended dry periods. These include vegetation protection, stocking strategies, use of stock containment areas, fodder reserves and water reserves. Measuring dust movement This note presents a simple and cheap method to gauge the quantity of suspended soil in the atmosphere during a dust storm.

8. Drought And Water Conservation Publications, Oregon State University Extension S EM 8588. Livestock water management During a drought. online only PNW 475. soil water Monitoring and Measurement http://wwwagcomm.ads.orst.edu/waterwise

For a print-friendly (PDF) version of this publication list and order form, you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader To order these publications, print this order form, fill it in, and send it via fax (541-737-0817) or mail it to: Publication Orders Oregon State University 422 Kerr Administration Corvallis, OR 97331-2119 e-mail: puborders@orst.edu Check back often for new and revised publications! Series # Title Qty Price Total Home water use EM 8356 Conserving Water in the Kitchen on-line only EM 8358 Conserving Water in the Home: Washing Clothes on-line only Gardening EC 1530 Conserving Water in the Garden: Designing and Installing a New Landscape EC 1531 Conserving Water in the Garden: Landscape and Lawn Care EC 1546 Water-efficient Landscape Plants (preview only, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader EM 8375 Conserving Water in the Garden: Growing a Vegetable Garden on-line only EM 8765-S El riego en los huertos y jardines (Watering vegetable and ornamental gardens) on-line only Livestock management EM 8588 Livestock Water Management During a Drought on-line only Irrigation EC 1368 Measuring Well Water Levels EC 1369 Estimating Water Flow Rates EC 1424 Irrigating Deciduous Fruit and Nut Trees in Oregon EM 8530 Oregon Crop Water Use and Irrigation Requirements (preview only, requires Adobe

9. Livestock Water Management During A Drought, EM 8588 emergency basis, scoop out small depressions in the soil. with hauled water, and pipethe water to troughs After the drought is over, you might rehabilitate the http://eesc.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/EdMat/html/EM/EM8588/EM8588.html

EM 8588 Revised April 2001 CONSERVING WATER IN AGRICULTURE Livestock Water Management During A Drought M.M. Borman and T.E. Bedell If you want to print this publication, we recommend downloading the PDF version. Vegetation management Water hauling Need for water permits Public assistance When normal range livestock water supplies are reduced, the results can be (1) poor livestock performance and condition, and (2) range damage caused by both overuse and underuse. Locating additional sources of stock water becomes critical to avoid damaging both animals and range resources. The following suggestions may help make the best use of the water that is available. Springs and seeps Many areas still exist where springs and seeps can be developed. Any such water source, however small, is vital in a drought yearand it should prove helpful even in normal years. If possible, store the water in a larger tank, then pipe it to a trough(s); this way, you'll increase the usability of even a very slow-flowing spring or seep. A flow of only 1/2 gallon a minute amounts to 720 gallons a day, which is enough water for 48 cows with calves. Horizontal wells Horizontal wells have proved economical and desirable in the Southwest, but little has been done with them in Oregon. A horizontal well consists of a pipe bored at a slight angle down into a hillside to tap small, seepy flows of water. The water is controlled with appropriate valve systems. As with springs, water usually is of high quality.

10. Drought And Water Conservation Publications, Oregon State University Extension S EM 8588, Livestock water management During a drought, online EM 8530, Oregon Cropwater Use and Irrigation Look and Feel Method (includes soil appearance cards http://eesc.orst.edu/waterwise/

For a print-friendly (PDF) version of this publication list and order form, you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader To order these publications, print this order form, fill it in, and send it via fax (541-737-0817) or mail it to: Publication Orders Oregon State University 422 Kerr Administration Corvallis, OR 97331-2119 e-mail: puborders@orst.edu Check back often for new and revised publications! Series # Title Qty Price Total Home water use EM 8356 Conserving Water in the Kitchen on-line only EM 8358 Conserving Water in the Home: Washing Clothes on-line only Gardening EC 1530 Conserving Water in the Garden: Designing and Installing a New Landscape EC 1531 Conserving Water in the Garden: Landscape and Lawn Care EC 1546 Water-efficient Landscape Plants (preview only, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader EM 8375 Conserving Water in the Garden: Growing a Vegetable Garden on-line only EM 8765-S El riego en los huertos y jardines (Watering vegetable and ornamental gardens) on-line only Livestock management EM 8588 Livestock Water Management During a Drought on-line only Irrigation EC 1368 Measuring Well Water Levels EC 1369 Estimating Water Flow Rates EC 1424 Irrigating Deciduous Fruit and Nut Trees in Oregon EM 8530 Oregon Crop Water Use and Irrigation Requirements (preview only, requires Adobe

11. OPTIMIZED WATER AND NITROGEN SUPPLY BY ADAPTED SOIL MANAGEMENT IN THE WÜRTTEMBE ISHS I ISHS Workshop on water Relations of Grapevines OPTIMIZED water AND NITROGEN SUPPLY BY ADAPTED soil management IN THE WÜRTTEMBERG VINEYARD REGION water. In some years drought causes problems for quality of grapes and wines. Optimal water and nitrogen delivery can be achieved with adapted soil management http://www.actahort.org/books/493/493_7.htm

Acta Horticulturae Home Login ... Search ISHS Acta Horticulturae 493: I ISHS Workshop on Water Relations of Grapevines Authors: D. Rupp, R. Fox Keywords: Abstract: Full Text (PDF format, 199509 bytes) Full Text e-mail service Citation Download Adobe Acrobat Reader (free software to read PDF files) URL www.actahort.org Hosted by K.U.Leuven ISHS

12. Soil Management Following Drought drought recovery; soil management Guides; Acid soils; soilpak series; See also AgfactAC.19 soil acidity and Department of Land and water Conservation Caring for http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/pasture-crops-recovery/dpi355.htm

SEARCH MAIL PRIVACY CONDITIONS OF USE ... Drought recovery Soil management following drought Agnote DPI-355, second edition, August 2002 Abigail Jenkins, Soils Advisory Officer, Wollongbar Introduction Soil structure and erosion Soil nutrition Long-term soil management ... Further assistance Introduction The principal aim after rain should be to get pasture or crop cover established on bare paddocks as soon as possible. This applies especially to the red soils, but is also important for the clays. Loss of effective ground cover (due to grazing or cultivation) leaves the soil highly prone to erosion by wind and water. Research by the Soil Services Available N and P levels in the soil are generally higher following a drought than in a normal season. However, most of the N and P are in the topsoil, so if erosion strips the topsoil, much of this benefit is lost. Soil structure and erosion Cracking black, grey and brown clays can develop wide and deep cracks during drought. Generally speaking, their structure is as good as it is ever likely to be. On the other hand, the structure of non-cracking red loam soils generally deteriorates during drought. Topsoils can become very dry and powdery, and are highly vulnerable to erosion.

13. Preparing For Rain: Water Management At The End Of Drought (grazing) This will indicate where water is within the soil profile and when there is enoughwater available within the crop How do I prepare for the next drought? http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/droughtrecovery/14702.html

Access keys Skip to primary navigation Skip to secondary navigation Skip to content ... Help Search: Industries Key activities Services The Department ... News FAQs Preparing for rain Water management at the end of drought (grazing) Before the drought is over, you should assess how well your water needs were met during the drought. This assessment should become part of your management plan. You should take the opportunity to prepare your water systems so that they can make the best possible use of the rain when it comes and have the capacity to meet your needs through the next drought. You need to look at all the water systems on your property, including your domestic watering system. However, this fact sheet deals particularly with your stock-watering system and your irrigation system. How do I assess my stock-watering system? Ask yourself these questions: Were there enough watering points in all paddocks to spread the grazing pressure evenly? Were my tanks/dams big enough? What was the condition of rivers and/or creeks?

14. Flower Management During Drought Flower management During drought. will help keep your flowers healthy while conservingwater. Proper soil preparation prior to planting will help conserve water http://www.ext.colostate.edu/drought/flowers.html

You are here: Home Drought and Fire Resources Flower Management During Drought By: Jim Klett, Larry Vickerman, and Carl Wilson No current watering restrictions: The following practices will help keep your flowers healthy while conserving water. Proper soil preparation prior to planting will help conserve water. Prepare soil before planting by loosening soil to 12 inches. Most Colorado soils including heavy clay and sandy soils benefit from adding 3 inches of compost on the soil surface and tilling to a 12-inch depth. Proper Mulch Apply 1-2 inches of organic mulch between flowers to reduce evaporation and control water-using weeds. Fertilization Fertilizing perennials is generally not needed if proper soil preparation is done prior to planting. Fertilizer causes lush growth that requires more water. If fertilization is needed, a slow release fertilizer can be applied in the spring. Moderate fertilization for bedding plants is recommended either as liquid or granular or a combination of both. Irrigation Annual and perennial flowers under water stress will have drooping leaves and a lack of blooms. Foliage often appears gray-green in color. Water when signs of stress become obvious. Apply irrigation in the evening or early morning to minimize evaporation.

15. Xeriscaping Management Before, During And Following Drought In Colorado eliminated as much as possible as droughtstressed plants Avoid core cultivation (aeration)when the soil is dry water container grown plants on a given schedule http://www.ext.colostate.edu/drought/xeriscape.html

You are here: Home Drought and Fire Resources Xeriscaping Management Before, During and Following Drought in Colorado By: Kerrie B. Badertscher, Mary Small, Roberta Tolan and David Whiting Even though our snowpack levels are considerably higher than last year, reservoir levels are still at historic lows throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. During normal precipitation years, landscape irrigation comprises 50% or more of urban water use during the growing season in the Rocky Mountain region. Restrictions in home landscape irrigation may continue to be imposed by water utilities, communities, and other water-management entities. Always follow efficient irrigation practices New Landscapes New plantings require additional moisture for two years to become established. Evaluate current and future watering restrictions prior to design. If you decide not to plant this season, you can still get started on a new landscape by focusing on design, site preparation, irrigation and hardscape installation. Follow the principles of Xeriscaping: Plan and design for water conservation, beauty and utility.

16. GT3: Water, Soil And Agro-biodiversity Management For Ecosystem Health nongenetic solutions to drought tolerance and water and nutrient use efficiency; low cost risk-reducing, income-generating water and soil management options (reduced input for http://www.icrisat.org/vision/gt3.htm

ICRISAT's Vision and Strategy to 2010 Prev Index Next GT3: Water, soil and agro-biodiversity management for ecosystem health Deliverables: Low cost, risk-reducing, income-generating water and soil management options (reduced input for unit of yield); income-generating options for diversification, intensification and sustainable soil improvement; impact-oriented IPM technologies; options for optimizing agro-biodiversity for food security; improved policies for efficient water use and management; and community-participatory approaches to INRM. Impact Highlights ICRISAT is developing income-generating options for managing soil, water and agrobiodiversity in SAT systems. The emphasis is on cost-effective, practical strategies. In both Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, ICRISAT actively tailors options suited to farmers' diverse investments and risks. To increase research impacts, use of new tools such as systems simulation, better farmer participatory methods, scaling out to the wider farming community by promoting farmer field schools and by taking an integrated genetic and natural resource management approach is emphasized. Crop diversification has proved to be an attractive option for restoring soil fertility, increasing farm income and improving the nutrition of farm families in watersheds in India and Vietnam.

17. Soil And Water Management & Crop Nutrition, Publications: Contents discrimination to screen wheat cultivars for tolerance to salinity and drought. InNuclear Techniques in Integrated Plant Nutrient, water and soil management. http://www.iaea.org/programmes/nafa/d1/public/d1_pbl_2.html

Nuclear Techniques in Integrated Plant Nutrient, Water and Soil Management. Proceedings of a Symposium held in Vienna, 16-20 October 2000. IAEA-CSP-11/P, ISSN 1563-0153, Vienna (2002). Management of Crop Residues for Sustainable Crop Production . IAEA-TECDOC-1354, Vienna (2003). Field Application of the Cs-137 Technique in Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Studies Handbook for the Assessment of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Using Environmental Radionuclides . (Zapata, F., Ed.). Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht. 219 pp. (2002). Utilization of Phosphate Rocks to Improve Soil P Status for Sustainable Crop Production in Acid Soils . (Zapata, F. Ed.). Special Issue, Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, Vol. 63, No. 1. 98 pp. (2002). Irradiated Sewage Sludge for Application to Cropland . IAEA-TECDOC-1317/1317CD, Vienna (2002). Assessment of Soil Phosphorus Status and Management of Phosphatic Fertilizers to Optimise Crop production . IAEA-TECDOC-1272/1272CD, Vienna (2002). Water Balance and Fertigation for Crop Improvement in West Asia . IAEA-TECDOC-1266, Vienna (2002). Assessment of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation through the Use of the Cs-137 and Related Techniques.

18. - Drought Management of forecast information into water management strategies, especially devastating effectsof drought and the information about climate, soil, water supply, and http://www.atmosphere.mpg.de/enid/188.html

ENC Master Home contact us Sitemap www.espere.net ... WS: Linklist Read more Use of climate information for drought management and early warning systems Those affected by extreme droughts have responded to them vigorously in most parts of the world, taking emergency measures, but so far the responses have focused on the effects of drought ex post, rather than on anticipatory measures ex ante. Choose 'basics' or 'more' .. Lower Atmosphere basics more Higher Atmosphere basics more Weather basics more basics more Climate in Cities basics more Oceans basics more basics more People changing climate basics more In general, these efforts have neglected to build the capacity needed to deal with similar situations in the future. Information on possible longer-term climate forecasts and/or development of plausible scenarios has not yet been incorporated into any specific action plans. Use of climate information Water management is strongly concerned with the minimization of risks in agricultural production. Much of the risk is caused by the unpredictability of future weather patterns. The impacts vary between users and regions in the Mediterranean. There has been remarkable progress in the science of climate and climate prediction in the last few decades. While this progress will continue, it is necessary to mainstream the climate variable into the development planning and implementation processes. This requires an understanding of how climate variability impacts on society in a country, region, or community.

19. Yard And Garden Water Management the root zone to dry out, which encourages deeper roots and thereby drought tolerance. Thissays that 2 1/2 inches of water placed on the soil would last 10 http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt8915.html

The Montana State University Extension Service is an educational resource dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives by providing research-based knowledge to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of families, communities and agricultural enterprises. Take a look at more of our free publications or visit the Montana State University home page. Would you like a printable version of this MontGuide? Click here MontGuide fact sheet MT 198915 Agriculture Yard and Garden Water Management Larry Hoffman, Extension Agent for Lewis and Clark County Jeff Jacobsen, Extension Soils Scientist Kevin Laughlin, Former Extension Agent for Toole County Mike Vogel, Extension Housing and Home Energy Specialist Terry Wolfe, 4-H Specialist Do you take water for granted, or do you carefully manage your water to benefit your yard and garden plants as well as your pocketbook? Improper water use and irrigation scheduling waste millions of gallons of water. Water may be scarcest during the very time plants need it mostfrom April to September. Whenever water restrictions occur, homeowners become concerned about the survival of their trees, ornamental shrubs, flowers, gardens and lawns. Not only does limited water threaten their survival, but water-stressed plants are more susceptible to insects, diseases, and winterkill than healthy plants. Since landscape plants gain in valueboth sentimental and monetaryover the years, no one wants to risk losing them. Efficient Water Management Tips General yard and garden:

20. When Necessary, "Just-in-Time" Irrigating Can Save Water to limited irrigations by using deeply stored soil water and quickly wheat is mostsensitive to drought during shooting Irrigation water management When and http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/ag/irrigate.html

Campus Business Agriculture Nature/Resources ... Students Montana State University Communications Services When Necessary, "Just-in-Time" Irrigating can Save Water By Jim Bauder MSU Extension Soil and Water Quality Specialist BOZEMAN "You can irrigate more acres with less water and not lower crop yields if the applications are well-timed, says a Montana State University Extension specialist. "Timing is the key when water is limited," says Jim Bauder, Extension water quality specialist. When you get the best water use, you can use water and equipment elsewhere. Seed-producing crops like wheat, barley, corn, sunflowers and beans typically respond more to irrigations at a particular stage of development, says Bauder. Yields of sugar beets, potatoes, alfalfa and grasses are more directly related to heat and cumulative water use than to stress at particular growth stage. Crops like grain and oilseeds typically are sensitive during heading, flowering and pollination. Drought stress that occurs between seed development and maturity also limits yield, but to a lesser degree. These same crops are relatively insensitive to drought during the early vegetative period. Tuber and root crops are relatively insensitive to moderate drought stress for short intervals throughout the entire crop growing season. Crops like potatoes, sugar beets, alfalfa and pasture, quickly recover from short stress periods with little reduction in yields.

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