The Irrigation Association Walla Walla Community College

Irrigation Association Textbooks Irrigation Association Classes Traditional face to face delivery On-line delivery ITRC online partnership Irrigation Association Seminars Educational Training Resources

Textbooks Irrigation Association Textbooks Available Irrigation, Sixth Edition Principles of Irrigation Pumps & Pumping Systems Center Pivot Design Landscape Irrigation Contractor Golf Irrigation Auditor Advanced Landscape Irrigation Design & Management Landscape Irrigation Auditor Alternative Water for Landscape Irrigation Landscape Drip Irrigation Design & Management Landscape Irrigation System Installation & Maintenance Foundations of Landscape Irrigation Design Landscape Irrigation Wiring, Practices and grounding Landscape Drainage Design And others All Textbook can be ordered at:

Irrigation Association Classes Traditional Face to Face classes Agricultural Drip/Micro design Agricultural Irrigation specialist Center Pivot Design Principle of Irrigation Turf and Landscape Advanced Irrigation Design for landscape water conservation Advanced irrigation wiring Methods and Troubleshooting Landscape Irrigation Contractor Landscape Irrigation system installation & Maintenance And More Business Bidding and estimating Landscape Irrigation Systems Managing a Landscape irrigation company Classes are offered at the Irrigation Show and at locations across North America. See more details at:

Irrigation Association Classes On Line, IA offered All offerings can be found at: On-line ITRC (Irrigation Training and Research Center) Courses A total listing of offerings can be found at: Irrigation Seminars A total listing can be found at: rs.aspx

Irrigation Association Educational Training Resources Teaching Kits, which include PowerPoint slide deck. Teaching manual with a screen shot of each PowerPoint slide and teaching notes. Workbooks with answers to practice problems and quizzes. Additional teaching resources, such as sample spreadsheets, graphics, material lists and suggested questions for quizzes and tests. Workbooks Workbooks are used to learn single-subject principles and concepts. Workbook contents include practice problems, tables, calculation worksheets, glossary of terms and various other references. More information can be found at:

Irrigation Association Foundation Faculty Academy Annual two day event for Landscape and Agricultural irrigation instructors of all levels. Learn how to integrate latest irrigation technology into the classroom. Network and collaborate with other instructors. No-Cost to attend. Attendees pay for travel, with some scholarships available to help defer travel expenses. More information aculty_Academy.aspx

A long history : Water Management Programming Irrigation Technology Natural Resources Technology and Management Watershed Ecology

Irrigation Technology Establish, 1977 Original intent was to train Center Pivot technicians for employment in and around the Columbia basin. Was awarded the “Best Vocational Program” in the country by US Department of Education, By 1987 was inclusive of Turf and Agricultural irrigation. Mid to late 1990’s started to develop enhanced programing integrating water conservation practices into programming.

Irrigation Technology Starting in 2000 WWCC Irrigation Technology program partners with local Conservation Districts Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and local Tribes (CTUIR, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation) to implement for valley irrigators “conservation” practices Cooperative conservation program Designing and installing NOAA compliant Fish screens on users pumps, Walla Walla and Columbia Counties , Irrigation Efficiencies Program Conversion of flood irrigation and hand lines to Center Pivot Irrigation, Walla Walla and Columbia Counties

Natural Resources Technology and Management 2005, Washington State Legislature funds building “The Water and Environmental Center” (WEC) at WWCC, Based on achieved and measured outcomes of conservation programs from previous slide. More water in streams, Salmon returning to streams and rivers 2000 zero spring chinook salmon return to Walla Walla basin rivers 2011, 1100 spring chinook salmon return to spawn in Walla Walla basin rivers Zero litigation, Agricultural economy expanding and vibrant. 2007, A new WWCC degree program is developed, Natural Resources Technology and Management Designed to meet the needs of future NRCS technicians. Includes, Irrigation, Agriculture and Conservation skills.

Watershed Ecology 2009, Another new degree program at WWCC is establish, Watershed Ecology. In partnership with CTUIR, this programs is developed to: Focus on restoration principles and practices being implemented within Pacific Northwest Implement practices which address the need for restoration efforts across and throughout an entire watershed. Offer to youth of the valley skilled employment opportunities in the restoration fields, through employment with CTUIR Natural Resources Department.

Water and Environmental Center Phase , Economic Development Administration (EDA) Funds 3.5 Million dollar addition to WEC. Matches Local, State and Tribal funds to build educational and research facilities at WEC. EDA makes this investment on the economic impact the WEC and WWCC’s programs have had on the local and regional economic vitality. 2014, The Water and Environmental Center is selected as the best EDA investment of Region , Earth Economics, (An independent economics firm) undertakes an environmental and economic assessment of the WEC The economic impact of the WEC has been three fold, for every dollar invested, three have been returned to the local and regional economy. Summary.pdf

Water Management programming WWCC New water management programs at WWCC are built upon some if not all of the core Irrigation Technology curriculum. Irrigation Principles Water and Energy conservation Pump applications Basic Fluid hydraulics Drip Irrigation Irrigation Design, Turf and Ag Irrigation troubleshooting, Turf and Ag Most of these courses are available on-line from WWCC All of these courses accrue college level credit toward degree completion from an accredited college. A few of these courses are articulated and DO transfer to Washington State University (go Cougs)

Water Management programming WWCC Started with a specific need, has evolved and remained viable by being responsive to local and regional needs. Is still offering a 2 year degree in Irrigation Technology while adding the other water management degrees. (very unique programming) Has continued to support and enhance this Programming: We (WWCC) recognized the importance of managing our water resources to our Community, Region, State and Nation. We have proven this type of programming works. It prepares our future technicians for vital careers, which increases economic vitality while enhancing our natural environments. More information at:

Future WWCC and The IA are both committed to promoting efficient irrigation practices, saving our natural resources, (specifically water) and promoting careers in the irrigation industry by investing in the education of our future technicians. WWCC and The Irrigation Association support the creation of Irrigation Technology and Water Management programming in California.