Hi tech methods for assessing water demand

Many of you have used Google Earth or other aerial photography and geographic information system (GIS) methods to compute acres of irrigated turf and landscape. We have encouraged all superintendents to use aerial photography and GIS to get a solid handle on their turf areas and to monitor turf performance and even to assist in shade impact evaluations. It stands to reason that, as water use and conservation becomes a central issue, the government would also take advantage of these…