Join us in person on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 8 a.m. – noon at PERA Training and Conference Center in Tempe for the water-saving event of the year! The annual SRP Water Conservation Expo brings together our community to raise awareness of water in the Valley and discover ways to conserve at home.
- Purchase a smart irrigation controller (limit 1) for $60 plus tax, plus high-efficiency spray heads (limit 20) for $2 plus tax, and nozzles (limit 20) for $.50 plus tax.
- Shop desert-adapted plants at the mini plant sale hosted by Desert Botanical Garden.
- Discover water conservation products and rebate programs.
- Attend classes about rainwater harvesting and how to use the latest water-efficient irrigation technology.
- Learn about water conservation and management from SRP staff and other water professionals (including Water – Use It Wisely with AZ Plant Lady).
- Get a FREE Evolve showerhead that helps you waste less hot water, or receive an SRP reusable water bottle to stay hydrated (while supplies last).
Visit srp.net/2025expo to learn more and register!
Deals on Smart Irrigation Products
One of the best places to start saving water in Arizona is outdoors! SRP Water Conservation Expo attendees have the option to purchase either a Hunter HPC-400 Four-Station with Hydrawise® Smart Controller or a Rachio 3 Eight-Zone Smart Sprinkler controller for $60 plus tax*. Hunter 3-station (limit 3, $25 plus tax) and 9-station (limit 1, $75 plus tax) add-on modules are also available to customize the four-station controller based on the needs of your yard.
New this year, SRP is also offering Rain Bird PRS Pop-up Sprinklers (limit 20) for $2 plus tax* and HE-VAN Nozzles (10’, 12’ and 15’, limit 20 total) for $.50 plus tax! High efficiency spray heads and nozzles decrease water waste while increasing watering uniformity for greener results. When paired together, these products provide ultimate efficiency at 45 psi.
You must purchase products either in-person at the expo on March 1 or through the Ewing Outdoor Supply pre-order link received after registering for the expo. For more information about these offers, please visit srp.net/2025expo.
*Participant is responsible for sales tax on the Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply discounted price ($160 for Hunter controller, $190 for Rachio controller, $35 for Hunter 3-station add-on module, $150 for Hunter 9-station add-on module, $4 for Rain Bird spray head and $1 for Rain Bird nozzle).
Stack the savings with municipal rebates!
Many Valley municipalities offer rebates and other incentives for purchasing a smart irrigation controller – which can be stacked with the SRP instant rebate! These local programs can often reduce the net cost of a smart controller by 50-100%. Check your municipality’s website to see if you can save even more on this water-wise upgrade.
Classes at the Expo
Each of these fun and informative classes will be taught by experts at 9 a.m., 10, a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Expo on Saturday, March 1!
- Hunter Smart Irrigation Controller: In this class, you’ll learn how to set up your controller, configure your app and connect to your Wi-Fi network. You will understand the different watering options available and see how your system uses the world’s most accurate local weather data to fine-tune irrigation according to site needs. Finally, you will learn how landscape contractors can enable remote system monitoring for ultimate peace of mind.
- Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller: This class will provide instruction on installing the Rachio controller, configuring zones and using different schedule types. Additionally, you’ll receive training on the Rachio app and how to update settings from your phone to ensure you’re irrigating efficiently.
- Irrigation 101: Whether you plan on doing it yourself or hiring a professional, this class will teach you what to look for and the questions to ask before you start. Learn about key irrigation components, features, benefits and applications. Special emphasis will be placed on high-efficiency irrigation products. New this year will be a live water demo showcasing discounted products to those attending the SRP Water Conservation Expo. (Note: This class does not cover flood irrigation.)
- Rainwater Harvesting 101: Curious about how rainwater harvesting can help you to use less water? Join us for an introduction to rainwater harvesting for desert landscapes. In this class we will cover all the basic concepts such as passive vs active systems, earthworks, tanks, planning and design. You will be on your way to planning your own rainwater harvesting project!
Did you know?
The expo is the largest one-day distribution of smart irrigation controllers in the nation. More than 11,000 smart controllers have been distributed over the past 17 years, which translates into an approximate water savings of about 1.7 billion gallons. This is based on the average household water use of 12,000 gallons per month before installation of a smart controller.
Register now to secure your spot and gain access!
Caitlin Montano and Leeann Yacuel are on the Water and Forest Sustainability Team at Salt River Project (SRP), one of twenty-one Water – Use It Wisely partners to offer water-saving advice and programs.