2024 Board Members

In-Person

Short Courses & Workshops

April 23rd and 24th



Drip Irrigation Design & Operation - April 23, 2024 - 8hrs - $165 - Register

• This course provides an overview of drip irrigation systems design and management as well as a review of the hydraulics of irrigation systems. Instruction is provided on the types of drip products available and how to evaluate their performance characteristics and quality.

Efficient Irrigation System Design - April 24, 2024 - 8hrs - $165 - Register

• This course reviews important concepts and methods for the efficient design of landscape irrigation systems including proper head spacing and layout, and how to ensure correct pressure for adequate operation of heads.

Event Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location: San Antonio Water System - Customer Service Center - Room CR145

San Antonio, Texas - Get Directions

For more information on the program, visit the School of Irrigation site.

Charles Swanson

Extension Program Specialist – Landscape Irrigation

Texas AgriLife Extension

2117 Texas A&M University

College Station, TX 77843

Phone: (979)-845-5614

clswanson@tamu.edu

Thank you Irrigation Station for being our

April Sponsor!

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April Monthly

Membership Meeting

Presenter:

Rick McNabb, LI0003571

    

Rick is a Product Manager & Trainer with over 30 years of Green Industry experience in providing service and support to landscape, irrigation, and outdoor living professionals.

Presentation: Understanding Master Valves

Date: April 30, 2024

Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: SAWS – Tower II, Room 145 (Please check in with security); 2800 US Highway 281 N

• Doors open at 5:00pm,
• Dinner is served at 5:30pm
• “Important Notice: SAWS Vice-President of Operations, Carlos Mendoza and SAWS Manager of Water Resources, Patrick Shriver, will provide SAIA with an update on the impact of peak demand on the SAWS distribution system and infrastructure the last two summers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how SAWS is actively addressing these challenges. Presentation will be from 5:45pm - 6:00pm prior to the CEU course.”
• CEU Presentation starts at 6:00pm
• This training is approved for 2.0 credit hours awarded to backflow prevention assembly testers & landscape irrigators, technicians, and inspectors licensed in the State of Texas

Cost:

2hr CEU – Member Cost - $25.00 - Pay here

2hr CEU - Non-Member Cost - $125.00 - Pay here

If you wish to attend but not earn CEU's please email us at info@sanantonioia.org to reserve a seat and meal.

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October 19, 2024

Become a member today

2024 Membership

SAIA membership is based on a calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31).

Affiliate – $25.00 – Pay now

Employees of members, students or individuals working for municipalities or water purveyors, non-contractor

– Non-voting member

– One seat at the membership meeting*

– Discounted CEU cost at membership meeting

Individual – $75.00 – Pay now

Includes all benefits of the Affiliate Membership as well as the following:

– One Vote

– Two seats at the membership meeting*

Company – $125.00 – Pay now

– Includes all benefits of the Individual Membership as well as the following:

– Six seats at the membership meeting*

*Additional seats can be purchased at the door in the form of an Affiliate membership.

**2024 – Non-Member CEU Cost – $125.00

2024 – Monthly Membership Meeting Dates

New Location: SAWS

2800 US Highway 281 N, Tower II

San Antonio, TX 78212



January 30, 2024

February 27, 2024

March 26, 2024

April 4, 2024 (1st Annual Irrigation Competition) (Postponed until the Fall)

April 30, 2024

May 28, 2024

June 25, 2024

July 30, 2024

August 27, 2024

September 24, 2024

October 29, 2024

November 26, 2024

Stage 2 restrictions begin when the 10-day rolling average of the Edwards Aquifer level reaches 650 feet mean sea level at the monitored well. Coming out of drought stages can be considered 15 days after the aquifer is above the trigger.

• All restrictions from Stage 1 remain in effect unless added to or replaced by Stage 2 rules.
• Landscape watering with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker hose is allowed only once a week from 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m. on your designated watering day, as determined by your address.
• Watering with drip irrigation or 5-gallon bucket is permitted any day, but only between 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m.
• All residential fountains and indoor commercial fountains can operate at any stage of drought.
• Outdoor commercial fountains must have a SAWS variance in order to operate during drought stages 1 through 4.
• Watering with a hand-held hose is allowed any time on any day.
• All non-public swimming pools must have a minimum of 25 percent of the surface area covered with evaporation screens when not in use. Inflatable pool toys or floating decorations may be used for this purpose.
• Washing impervious cover such as parking lots, driveways, streets or sidewalks is prohibited. Health and safety exceptions to this rule may be requested from SAWS here.
• Residential car washing allowed during drought once per week on Saturday or Sunday as long as there is no water waste.
• The use of SAWS-certified commercial car wash facilities is allowed any day.
• Operators of golf courses, athletic fields, and parks must submit a conservation plan to SAWS. For requirements, contact SAWS at 210-704-SAVE. Golf courses, athletic fields, and parks may not irrigate between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Hotels, motels, and other lodgings must offer and clearly notify guests of a “linen/towel change on request only” program.
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And don’t forget to follow these year-round rules:

• Water waste is prohibited at all times. This includes lawn watering overspray and runoff.
• Restaurants may serve water only on request (to reduce dishwashing).
• Charity car washes allowed only at commercial car wash facilities.

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*(email us at info@sanantonioia.org if you have any questions)