Case Studies
Through his comprehensive evaluation Bob was able to identify several factors that were affecting the performance of the multipurpose field irrigation system. In his summary report Bob clearly identified the problems and provided several strategies for improving the site water use efficiency and the appearance of the turf. |
Chartwell School
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Bob received accolades from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District for developing a plan and guiding the process that resulted in St. Dunstan’s preschool achieving a water credit that allowed the school to obtain permit compliance. The project components included a re-designed water efficient landscape, and state of the art irrigation system with weather based control. In addition to the water credit, the site benefited from lower water costs, as well as the beautification of the school and church landscape. |
St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
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At this new residential development in Marina, Bob was able to assist the development team comply with the water conservation requirement established by the Marina Coast Water District. His report included an analysis and verification of the irrigation system components and installation, estimated water use calculations and a weather based irrigation schedule. |
Carmel Circle
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Bob was contacted by California American Water, the water purveyor at The Meadows, and asked to guide an effort to reduce the amount of water applied to the 13.5 acre landscape. Working closely with the Landscape Committee and Landscape Contractor Bob develop an action plan that has resulted in a water savings of 50%. |
The Meadows
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In the spring of 2008 the City of Santa Cruz water conservation department contacted Bob and asked him to conduct technical irrigation workshops for landscape professionals. Utilizing his personal experiences and the educational materials he developed as a college instructor for over 15 years, Bob developed a series of technical water management workshops, created specifically for the working landscape professional. The successes of the 2008 workshops lead to a similar request from the conservation staff in 2009. |
City of Santa Cruz
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