How Much Water Does the Water Check Program Save?
USU Extension’s Water Check Program recently teamed up with researchers from the Utah Water Research Laboratory to investigate how to help make the program more effective.
Community Resources
The Utah Growing Water Smart program provides workshops and resources for community leaders and staff to integrate water and land use planning and support decision making for building a more sustainable water future.
NEXT WORKSHOP: January 8-10, 2024 Southwestern Utah Growing Watersmart Workshop at Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
Registration requirements
Webinar Series
The Water Well with CWEL Webinar Series is for anyone interested in water conservation and related topics.
Every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm MST
NEXT WEBINAR: November 14, 2PM
Designing a Firewise Landscape with Amy Jo Detweiler, Professor and Extension Horticulturist at Oregon State University
FREE registration and details
Demonstration Landscapes
Demonstration Landscapes Initiative
Waterwise Landscape Plans
Our goal is to provide you with water-efficient ideas that are easy to replicate in your home landscape.
How Does a Waterwise Design Benefit You?
- Water efficient & cost efficient
- Lower maintenance than traditional designs
- Well thought out with curb appeal
- Can be more functional
CWEL Programs & Impacts
News & Publicity
Low Water-Use Turf. Yes, really!
Where to find low-water turf seed or sod in the Salt Lake area. When using this seed or sod, remember to reprogram your sprinkler controller to save water.
CWEL group presents research and programs at the 2023 USU Extension Conference
CWEL coordinator Susan Buffler and research technician Paul Harris staff the mini poster session table at the recent USU Extension Conference held in Logan, UT.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Next Utah Growing Water Smart (GWS) Workshop June 6,7,8
Building off the success of our inaugural November workshop, we are excited to announce that the second Utah Growing Water Smart (GWS) workshop will be held June 6th-8th at Utah State University in Logan.