It’s the Water-Saving Event of the Year!
Join us in-person on Saturday, February 28, 2026, 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.
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Visit the Water – Use It Wisely booth for water-wise landscaping inspiration, expert tips, and a chance to win amazing prizes! Purchase a smart irrigation controller (limit 1) for $60 plus tax, spray heads (limit 20) for $2.50 plus tax, and nozzles (limit 20) for $.50 plus tax.
- Shop local vendors and more at the community market.
- Learn about water conservation products and rebate programs.
- Attend free smart irrigation controller and water-related classes taught by experts.
Visit srp.net/2026expo to learn more and register!
Deals on Smart Irrigation Products
One of the best places to start saving water in Arizona is outdoors! For just $60 plus tax* expo attendees have the option to purchase either a:
- Hunter HPC-400 Four-Station with Hydrawise® Smart Controller
- Rachio 3 Eight-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller
Add-on modules are also available to customize the four-station controller based on the needs of your yard. You can purchase a Hunter 3-station (limit 3, $25 plus tax) or a 9-station (limit 1, $80 plus tax) add-on module.
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 can purchase products either in-person at the expo on February 28 or through the Ewing Outdoor Supply pre-order link that you will receive after registering for the expo. For more information about these offers, please visit srp.net/2026expo.
*Participant is responsible for sales tax on the Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply discounted price ($170 for Hunter controller, $200 for Rachio controller, $37.50 for Hunter 3-station add-on module, $155 for Hunter 9-station add-on module, $5 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, February 28!
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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.
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Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller:
Be inspired by Carianne Funicelli of Strategic Habitats as she shares how sustainable landscaping can create beautiful, resilient spaces that thrive in the Sonoran Desert.
This class will provide an overview 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.
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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. There 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.)
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Sustainable Landscaping in the Sonoran Desert:
Your landscape can be a functional desert ecosystem that provides year-round beauty. Learn principles that will help you to make sensible landscape management decisions that are in harmony with the Sonoran Desert. We will cover a variety of native plant species that you can use successfully to promote pollinators and wildlife while using limited water resources wisely.
Register now to secure your spot and gain access to these exciting classes!
Caitlin Montano and Leeann Yacuel are on the Water and Forest Sustainability Team at Salt River Project (SRP), one of twenty-three Water – Use It Wisely partners to offer water-saving advice and programs.