Our Mission
Pima Smartscape is a unique educational program that raises awareness about the importance of using sustainable practices in our desert landscapes. We educate and empower practitioners and decision-makers to foster the growth of green urban environments and reduce the urban heat island while using water more efficiently.
Smartscape has two primary focus areas. 1. We offer free, research-based classes in English and Spanish to landscape professionals, and; 2. We provide guidance to Homeowner's Associations interested in transforming their common areas from high water-use to low water-use landscapes.
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with Tucson Water, is pleased to offer the Pima County Smartscape Program. Smartscape provides opportunities for all water users in Tucson and the surrounding communities to learn about low-water-use landscapes and efficient irrigation in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Unlike water used indoors that is recycled and reused, water used in landscapes cannot be recaptured and used again. Efficient water use in our landscapes has the potential to create savings in water, costs, maintenance, and energy while cooling and promoting sustainability of our urban desert community!
Professional classes are intended to help build capacity within the landscape industry to design, install, and maintain water-efficient landscapes.
HOA Landscape Transformation Program provides guidance, education and resources to Homeowner's Associations interested in transforming their common areas from high water-use to low water-use landscapes.
All classes are sponsored by Tucson Water and are FREE of charge.
- Contact Us
- Smartscape Website – To register for professional courses, find professionals for hire, and for general statewide Smartscape information and resources