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5. Barta, Rachel. Stretching Urban Water Supplies in Colorado, Strategies for <br />Landscape Water Conservation, February 2004. <br />General Category: Irrigation Scheduling, Water Budget <br />Study Type: ❑ Journal ® Private Study ❑ Book ❑ Government /Agency <br />❑ University ❑ Manufacturer <br />Study Description: In response to the suggestion for a consistent comparison of <br />urban landscape water conservation practices, this study examines commonly <br />accepted and emerging strategies for landscape water conservation. The study <br />attempts to enhance the dialogue between the landscape industry in Colorado and <br />the municipalities that supply water for urban landscapes b ;systematically, and <br />where possible, scientifically defining options for managing urban landscape <br />water use. The study synthesizes existing knowledge on the range of options <br />available for reducing landscape water use; reviews the literature regarding the <br />advantages and disadvantages of each option; and attempts to define a Colorado <br />context for examining urban landscape water conservation strategies. <br />Year(s) Data Collected: Prior to February 2004 <br />Quantitative /Qualitative: Very qualitativ&reportwith little quantitative <br />information <br />Summate of Findings Related twLandscape Water Conservation BMPs: <br />• " � ere is not sufficient peer - reviewed literature to scientifically evaluate <br />the e cctiven :ss Turban landscape water conservation strategies." <br />Page 5 <br />