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The Irrigation Technology Center

The Irrigation Technology Center. OBJECTIVE 2:. Vision. The Irrigation Technology Center. OBJECTIVE 2 Major Activities (1) Supporting ITC planning, design and establishment (2) Developing and implementing training programs for the ITC. The Irrigation Technology Center.

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The Irrigation Technology Center

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  1. The Irrigation TechnologyCenter OBJECTIVE 2: Vision

  2. The Irrigation TechnologyCenter OBJECTIVE 2 Major Activities (1) Supporting ITC planning, design and establishment (2) Developing and implementing training programs for the ITC

  3. The Irrigation TechnologyCenter Major Accomplishments past 9 months Feasibility study and development plan Received administrative approval of organization structure and mission Public and private involvement Website

  4. ITC Mission • Coordination and support of irrigation research and Extension programs statewide • Develop new and improved agricultural and landscape irrigation technologies, management, and reuse practices • Training and educational services for irrigators, agency and industry personnel, and the public

  5. ITC Mission • Equipment testing and certification program • Design and performance standards for agricultural and landscape irrigation system • Linkages with undergraduate and graduate academic programs

  6. ITC Organizational Chart Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Texas Cooperative Extension Texas Water Resources Institute Irrigation Technology Center Urban Programs Agriculture Equipment Testing and Water Reuse International Division Division Certification Division Division Division AREC's AREC's Municipalities and utilities City and county government and Industry Consultants Crop producers Industries utilities Municipalities and utilities Other Universities Landowners Ag. Producers Irrigation system installers Regulatory agencies Federal agencies Industry Homeowners Homeowners, businesses, and Universities Foreign collaborators Water districts School districts other city and county personnel Consultants Foreign governments Program collaborators** Commercial and industry water users General public International companies Commodity groups Federal and state agencies Industry Consultants Program collaborators** Program collaborators ** * Selected Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Agriculture Program scientists, engineers, specialists and agents at Agricultural Research and Extension Centers and in counties throughout the State. ** Program collaborators include scientists and engineers within TAMUS and those with other universities and agencies and in the private sector.

  7. ITC Divisions • Urban Programs • Agriculture • Equipment Testing and Certification • Water Reuse • International

  8. Beach Ramirez StudyCompleted Feb 2002 • Contracted firm to complete an independent analysis of : • Feasibility study • Demand for Service • Land and site requirements • Design concepts and development plan • Potential revenue and economic impact • Cost

  9. Beach Ramirez Conclusions • ITC is critical to Texas meeting our long-term water needs • Proposed facilities and programs are what’s needed • Significant interest expressed from industry and stakeholders • Six-phase construction

  10. ITC Current Status • Texas A&M Board of Reagents approved the ITC concept paper on March 22, 2002 • Texas A&M Board of Reagents to consider the ITC full proposal on May 23, 2002

  11. ITC Activitieswith Board of Reagents Approval (May 23) • Site evaluation of two suggested locations in San Antonio • Formation of Advisory Councils for ITC divisions as divisions are implemented • Design review teams for proposed facilities • Capital campaign and fundraising efforts

  12. Project Plans2002 • Develop training programs for the ITC such as (in support of Tasks 3, 4, 5) • Pivot and drip buyers workshops for growers • Canal rider training and certification • Internet course for landscape professionals

  13. Project Plans2002 • International collaboration • CEAR (Center for Irrigation Education and Assistance), University of Guanajuato • Design assistance on expanding facilities • Joint training programs • Agriculture and Irrigation Center, Monterey Tech • plan and design

  14. Project Plans2002 • Design of sprinkler and drip testing labs • Visit public irrigation centers • CIT (Center for Irrigation Technology) • ITRC (Irrigation Training and Research Center) • Visit industry testing labs • Senninger • Hunter • Roberts • Seek linkages and collaborative programs

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