Drought Resources

With more than 60% of urban water being used in outdoor landscapes, smart irrigation controllers are even more important in a drought. Below you’ll find numerous resources to help you manage drought conditions.

Support Information

• CA Drought Resources
• TX Drought Resources
• Managing the Drought with WeatherTRAK: FAQ
• Overview of compliance features within WeatherTRAK controllers
• Programming your WeatherTRAK Controller for Drought Compliance
• Residential Customers with WeatherTRAK ETplus Controllers: Instructions for Programming your Controller for Watering Restrictions
  • Read the instructions
  • Watch the video
  • Watch Part I of the video – Programming the time and date
  • Watch Part II of the video – Programming start time, water window duration and high ET
  • Watch Part III of the video – Programming the “Water Day Mode”

Drought Information

• California State Water Board – Drought Emergency Regulations & Supporting Documents
• California Local Water Agency Restriction Information
• Texas Drought Information
• Florida Drought Information
• National Drought Monitor

Outsmarting the Drought: Educational Webinar Series

Learn from HydroPoint and our guest speakers how municipalities, communities and corporate properties can reduce their water consumption during times of severe drought.

Proven Water Conservation Strategies from a Leading CA Water Agency
Guest Speaker: Tim Barr, Deputy Director of Water Resources, Western Municipal Water District

How is the Landscape Industry Responding to Drought?
Guest Speaker: Matt Davenport, President & CEO, Monarch Environmental, Inc.

Sustainability Practices from Highly Acclaimed Real-Estate Investment Company
Guest Speaker: Clint Collins, Senior Director of Landscape Operations, Irvine Company Office Properties

Insight into Drought Response from Leading Healthcare Industry 
Guest Speaker: Rachael Baker, MS, LEED AP, Environmental Stewardship Manager, Nor Cal,Kaiser Permanente

Proven Conservation Methods from a Prominent Landscape Maintenance Provider 
Guest Speaker: Eric Santos, VP of Irrigation Services, Brickman/ValleyCrest Companies

Maintaining Sustainability on a Citywide Scale
Guest Speaker: Kevin Tonoian, Administrative Services Manager, City of Santa Clarita

Insight from a California Irrigation Designer/Architect
Guest Speaker: Scott Horsley, Senior Associate, EPT Design

Smart Water Solutions
Guest Speaker: Peter Yolles, Founder, WaterSmart.com