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<br />Irrigation Tracking Software. A computer database and program were developed in dBASE
<br />IV and subsequently compiled into an executable format using Clipper software. The reason for
<br />converting the dBASE program into an .exe format was to enable the program to be used by
<br />anyone operating in a DOS or Windows based environment without having to purchase any
<br />additional software. Once developed, the program was copied to a 3.5" diskette and included
<br />within each distributed copy of the "Landscape Water Audit Training Manual for Large Turf
<br />Areas" report.
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<br />The program is menu-driven so that the user can automatically select between adding, updating,
<br />or searching for information, as well as to generate reports. A more thorough explanation of
<br />the software is presented in the training manual.
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<br />Once the information from the worksheet is entered into the computer for a site, the program
<br />processes the data and calculates the weekly watering requirements, in minutes, for each
<br />irrigation station. If the irrigation clocks are set in accordance with the model a comparison can
<br />then be made between the amount of water that should have been applied at the site versus the
<br />amount of water actually metered. Any large discrepancy would indicate a system leak, a site
<br />where the water meter may have to be recalibrated, or data entry errors.
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<br />Training Classes
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<br />The contract also entailed setting up and conducting training classes to provide instruction
<br />regarding the manual and computer software. The four locations initially selected for this
<br />purpose were at Grand Junction, Durango, Alamosa, and La Junta to make the classes
<br />geographically accessible to as many people as possible.
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<br />Fliers were sent out with information about the program and training dates to: Alamosa Parks
<br />& Recreation, Aspen Parks & Recreation, Avon Parks & Recreation, Town of Bayfield, Canon
<br />City Metro R & P District, Carbon Valley Recreation District, Town of Carbondale, Cortez
<br />Parks & Recreation, Craig Parks & Recreation, Crested Butte Parks & Recreation, Delta Parks
<br />& Recreation, Durango Parks & Recreation, Town of Eagle, Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation
<br />Dist., Fort Morgan Parks & Recreation, Fraser Valley Metro District, Frisco, Glenwood
<br />Springs, Granby Parks & Recreation, Grand Junction Parks & Recreation, Grand Junction
<br />Regional Center, Grand Lake Metro Recreation District, Gunnison Parks & Recreation, Ignacio,
<br />La Junta Parks & Recreation, Lamar Parks & Recreation, Limon, Monte Vista Parks &
<br />Recreation, Montrose Parks & Recreation, Pagosa Springs, Rocky Ford Recreation Dept.,
<br />Sterling Parks Dept., Strasburg Parks & Recreation, Summit County School District, and
<br />Telluride Parks & Recreation.
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<br />Based on the response, it was decided to limit the training sites to La Junta and Grand Junction
<br />only. The first course was conducted in La Junta on May 10, 1993. In attendance were eight
<br />people representing the following organizations: Otero Jr. College, City of Los Animas;
<br />Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, and the City of La Junta.
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