From the mountains to the coast, N.C. State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences scientists and educators are working to help North Carolinians cope with the drought. Read more about the College's Drought Response (PDF)or browse this page to find helpful tips for homes and gardens.
In the News
- N.C. Lawns May Benefit from Spring Seeding
- Weathering the Drought in the Landscape
- Experts Offer Rainwater Harvesting Tips
- What Do We Use Our Water for?
- Home Gardening Program Focuses on Wise Water Use
- New Online Service Offers Lawn Irrigation Help During Drought
- Landscapers, Nurseries Offer Planting Advice During Drought
- Intelligent Irrigation
- Study Seeks Efficient Irrigation
- Enhanced Crop Insurance Can Help Farmers
- Dry Harvest Season Boosts Cotton, Peanuts
- Drought-Resistant Grasses Researched
- Wastewater Treatment System May Save Water
- Let Price Signals Flow to Water Bills (PDF)
- Annual Water Use Reporting for Water Users
Sights & Sounds
- Inside Extension: A Conversation with the State Climatologist (video)
- In the Garden with Bryce Lane - Gardening Strategies - Prioritize Irrigation (video)
- In the Garden with Bryce Lane - Gardening Strategies - Garden Design (video)
- In the Garden with Bryce Lane - Gardening Stategies - Irrigation and Fertilizing (video)
- Making a Rain Barrel - Almanac Gardener (video)
- Water Reuse - Almanac Gardener (video)
- Microirrigation - Almanac Gardener (video)
More Information
- Faculty Experts
- Turf Irrigation Water Management Program Web Site
- Water Harvesting
- Tips for Conserving Water in the Home (PDF))
- Backyard Rain Gardens
- Drought-tolerant plants list
- Drought-tolerant annuals
- Drought-tolerant perennials
- Drought-tolerant shrubs
- Drought-tolerant trees
- Water Use (a list of publications from the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering)
- Drinking Water (a list of publications from the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering)
- Groundwater (a list of publications from the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering)
- Protecting Water Quality (a list of publications from the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering)
Other ways we are making a difference
- Extension's Successful Gardener - Dealing with Drought
- Extension's Successful Gardener - Four Steps to Water Wise Gardening
- 2008 Drought Information, NC Cooperative Extension
- Drought Economics
- Watershed Education Network
- Water Quality Group
- Potential for High Nitrate Levels in Drought-Stressed Corn Silage (PDF)
- Waterwise Gardening
- Carolina Yards and Neighborhoods
- Watershed Education for Communities and Officials
