San Antonio Irrigation Association

February 11, 2025 - SAWS Conservation - Drought Rules and Regulations
2025-02-11 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Eco Centro, 1802 N Main Ave, San Antonio, 78212
Presenter: Chad Cosper & Nathan Riggs, SAWS
Presentation: SAWS Conservation – Drought Rules and Regulations
Where: Eco Centro, 1802 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

Doors open at 5:00pm, Dinner at 5:30pm
Special Announcements at 5:30pm
2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm
Each attendee MUST register individually
Dual CEU credit for LI, IT, BPAP

2hr CEU – Member – $30.00 – Pay Here

2hr CEU – Non-Member – $125.00 Pay Here

January CEU'S - SAWS Conservation - Drought Rules and Regulations
2025-01-28 17:00 - 20:30 | SAWS, 2800 US-281 North, Bldg. 2, san antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Presentation: SAWS Conservation – Drought Rules and Regulations

Starting on January 1, 2025, San Antonio City Ordinance Chapter 34 and SAWS Utility Service Regulations require irrigation plans to be submitted for review to SAWS on all single-family construction in the SAWS service area and on all commercial irrigation installs outside the San Antonio City Limits.
Irrigation Plan Review Checklist
Webpage update
Irrigation Check-up
Drought

2hr CEU – Member – $30.00 Pay Here
2hr CEU – Non-Member – $125.00 Pay Here

SAIA – May Monthly Membership Meeting
2024-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 | SAWS, 2800 US-281 North, Bldg. 2, san antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Presenter: TCEQ, Jayme Martone – Program Support and Environmental Assistance Division & Katherine McGlaughlin – Water Supply Division

Presentation: Overview of TCEQ Irrigation and Related Programs to including a rule review, information about the complaint/investigation process.

Date: May 28, 2024

Where: SAWS – Tower II, Room 145 (Please check in with security); 2800 US Highway 281 N (Customer Service Entrance)

SAIA – April Monthly Membership Meeting
2024-04-30 17:00 - 20:00 | SAWS, 2800 US-281 North, Bldg. 2, san antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Presenter: Rick McNabb, LI0003571
Presentation: Understanding Master Valves
Date: April 30, 2024
Where: SAWS – Tower II, Room 145 (Please check in with security); 2800 US Highway 281 N
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
-Doors open at 5:00pm, Dinner is served at 5:30pm
2hr CEU – Member Cost – $25.00
2hr CEU – Non-Member Cost – $125.00
Location: SAWS, 2800 US Hwy 281 North, Bldg. 2, San Antonio, TX 78212

TAMU - San Antonio In-Person CEU Opportunity
2024-04-23 08:30 - 2024-04-24 17:00 | SAWS, 2800 US-281 North, Bldg. 2, san antonio, TX, 78212, United States
School of Irrigation

https://irrigation.tamu.edu/register/

Short Courses & Workshops

Spring 2024 Course Registration

Class
Location
Class Type
Date
CEU Hours*
Cost
Link

Drip Irrigation Design & Operation
San Antonio
In-Person
April 23, 2024
8
$165
Register

Efficient Irrigation System Design
San Antonio
In-Person
April 24, 2024
8
$165
Register

SAIA – February Monthly Membership Meeting
2024-02-27 17:00 - 20:00 | SAWS, 2800 US-281 North, Bldg. 2, san antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Presenter: Chad Cosper, Senior Planner, SAWSPresentation: SAWS Conservation – Drought Rules and Regulations
Date: February 27, 2024
Where: SAWS – Tower II, Room 145 (Please check in with security); 2800 US Highway 281 N
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
-Doors open at 5:00pm, Dinner is served at 5:30pm
2hr CEU – Member Cost – $25.00 – Pay now
2hr CEU – Non-Member Cost – $125.00 – Pay now
Location: SAWS, 2800 US Hwy 281 North, Bldg. 2, San Antonio, TX 78212

SAIA Monthly Membership Meeting
2024-01-30 17:00 - 20:00 | SAWS, 2800 US-281 North, Bldg. 2, san antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Presenter: Bruce Rathburn, American Backflow H2O-Certified International Proctor Trainer and Tester
-Licensed Proctor Trainer and Tester in the state of Texas
-Certified Cross Connection Control Specialist
-Licensed Water Operator in the state of Texas
-Licensed Customer Service Inspector
Presentation: Guidance on Cross Connection Control Program Selection and Responsibilities
Date: January 30, 2024
Where: SAWS – Tower II; 2800 US Highway 281 N
2hr CEU – Member Cost – $25.00 Pay now
2hr CEU – Non-Member Cost – $125.00 Pay now

Location: SAWS, 2800 US Hwy 281 North, Bldg. 2, San Antonio, TX 78212

September 26, 2023 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2023-09-26 17:00 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information: Presenter: Jeffrey Knight, is a Certified Irrigation Auditor, Certified Irrigation Designer, BPAT #4603, and LI #5270
Presentation: Irrigation Auditing
Where: La Quinta Inn & Suites Medical Center NW / Conference & Event Center, 4431 Horizon Hill, San Antonio, TX 78229
-Doors open at 5:00pm
-Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.
-2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm.
-Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.
-CEU credit for Licensed Irrigators, technicians and BPAT.

Hunter – Hydrawise
2023-09-21 13:00 - 17:00
JOIN HUNTER FOR KEVIN BATTISTONI’S HYDRAWISE SOUTH TEXAS TOUR!LEARN HOW HUNTER HYDRAWISE WILLGROW YOUR BUSINESSWIFI TRAINING, HYDRAWISE INSTALLATION,HYDRAWISE SOFTWARE DEEP DIVEQuestions/ Details call Ronnie Alaniz: 956-254-3625
Snacks and drinks provided.
Please limit attendance to 2 persons per company.
Upon registration, everyone must register separately thru their own device. It will only recognize 1 person per device.

“Save the Date: Join us April 17th for CEUs on Irrigation Efficiency with W.E.T.S.”
2023-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 | SAWS, 2800 US-281 North, Bldg. 2, san antonio, TX, 78212, United States
Come join us at SAWS Headquarters!!
SAWS remains in Stage 2 watering restrictions as we head into spring landscaping and irrigation season. Landscape irrigation professionals play a key role ensuring residents and businesses comply with watering rules, maintain efficient irrigation systems, and understand the value of San Antonio’s commitment to water conservation.
SAWS will be hosting Jeffery Knight with Water Educational Training Services (W.E.T.S.) on Monday April 17th at SAWS HQ for two 4-hour CEU courses.
When: April 17, 2023
Location: 2800 US Highway 281 N San Antonio, TX 78212
Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Presenter: Jeffrey Knight
Course info
8am – 12pm: “Understanding Drip Irrigation”
1pm – 5pm: “Water Conservation in Design & System Evaluation”
Registration
San Antonio Irrigation Association (SAIA) Members: Registration is $50 per course or $75 for both
Non-members: Registration is $100 for per course or $125 for both
Lunch will be provided for participants who sign up for both sessions.
Registration is limited, so please sign up quickly!

March 28, 2023 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2023-03-28 17:00 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU’s – Pending
Description:
*Doors open at 5:00pm*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm – 6:30pm.*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm.*Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.*CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians licensed in the State of Texas.
Member Cost: $25.00 – Closed
Non-Member – $125.00 – Closed

STILE (South Texas Irrigation & Landscape Expo) – 2023
2023-02-26 08:00 - 17:00
La Quinta Inn & Suites Medical Center NW / Conference & Event Center
4431 Horizon Hill,
San Antonio, TX 78229

Contact us at info@sanantonioia.org or 210-381-4727 for more information.

January 24, 2023 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2023-01-24 17:00 - 20:00

October 25, 2022 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-10-25 17:00 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information:

CEU Presenter: Jeffrey Knight, Irrigation Auditor, Certified Irrigation Designer, BPAT #4603, and LI #5270 and owner of Water Educational Training Services.
Class Title: When the dirt hits the plan
Learning Objectives:
Show examples where site conditions may supersede the design details and vise versa.
Discuss how and why certain backflow devices, heads, and valves should be selected according to the irrigation plan and site conditions.
Explain how so correct issues caused by systems that were poorly designed, installed and maintained.
Where: La Quinta Inn & Suites Medical Center NW / Conference & Event Center, 4431 Horizon Hill, San Antonio, TX 78229
*Doors open at 5:00pm*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm.*Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.*CEU credit for licensed irrigators, technicians licensed and BPAP in the State of Texas.
CEU (Member Cost) – $25.00
CEU (Non-Member) Cost – $125.00

SAWS Commercial Rebate Programs Webinar
2022-10-13 09:00 - 10:00
Join SAWS for one of their upcoming webinars as they cover the details of the new commercial rebate programs and how they can help your property save money and water.
NEW Commercial Irrigation Rebates
SAWS has just launched several new commercial rebate programs that may benefit your properties. Our processes have become more streamlined, providing you a clear rebate amount and a less intensive process for pre- and post-project approvals.
Explore our programs and sign up for one of our upcoming webinars below!

September 27, 2022 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-09-27 17:00 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU’s – Preston Swor, LI00023874, Hunter Industries, Specification Sales Manager – Central / South Texas
Learning Points of this session will include:
• Irrigation Flow Meter Types and Uses
• Flow Monitoring
• Flow Management
• How to implement flow monitoring/management

*Doors open at 5:00pm*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm – 6:30pm.*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm.*Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.*CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians licensed in the State of Texas.

Member Cost: $25.00 – Closed
Non-Member – $125.00 – Closed

August 30, 2022 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-08-30 17:00 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU’s – Irrigation Efficiency, presented by Rick McNabb, LI0003571
Description: Troubleshooting of 2-wire
*Doors open at 5:00pm*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm – 6:30pm.*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm.*Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.*CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians licensed in the State of Texas.

Member Cost: $25.00 – Closed
Non-Member – $125.00 – Closed

July 26, 2022 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-07-26 17:00 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU’s – 2-Wire Troubleshooting by Craig Spooner
Description: Troubleshooting of 2-wire
*Doors open at 5:00pm*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm.*Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.*CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians licensed in the State of Texas.

Member Cost: $25.00 – Closed
Non-Member – $125.00 – Closed

June 28, 2022 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-06-28 17:00 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information:
CEU’s – Fundamentals Rules of a Backflow Prevention Program by Bruce Rathburn
Description: Rules, Regulations, Improper Installations, Troubleshooting, etc.
*Doors open at 5:00pm*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm.*Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.*CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians licensed in the State of Texas.

Member Cost: $25.00 – Closed
Non-Member – $125.00 – Closed

May 31, 2022 – In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-05-31 17:00 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU’s CEU Information: May 31, 2022 at La Quinta Inn, Medical Center, 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US
*Presentation by Katrina Hamrick, Attorney at law of Counsel – Brock Upham Yost, PLLC. “WOULDA, COULDA, SHOULDA: WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEGAL LIABILITY“
*Doors open at 5:00pm
*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.
*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm.
*Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.
*CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians licensed in the State of Texas.

April – In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-04-26 17:30 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU Information:
*Presentation by Doug Meeks, Texas 811, “Excavation Safety Training, Underground Facility Damage Prevention & Safety”.“.
*Doors open at 5:00pm*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm. *Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.*CEU credit for licensed irrigators , technicians and inspectors and backflow prevention assembly testers licensed in the State of Texas.

March 2022 CEU & Sponsor

March – In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-03-30 17:30 - 20:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU Information:
*Presentation by Chad Cosper, SAWS, “Commercial Rebates, Annual Irrigation Checkups”.
*Doors open at 5:00pm*Dinner will be served at 5:30pm.*2-Hour CEU presentation starts at 6:00pm. *Each attendee (current member) MUST register individually.*CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians

March 2022 CEU & Sponsor

STILE (South Texas Irrigation & Landscape Expo) – 2022
2022-02-26 08:00 - 18:00

In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-02-22 17:30 - 21:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU Information:
*Each attendee MUST register individually and pay through link provided under “Sponsors & CEU’s” in SAIA webpage.
*$25 Member Cost includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians.
*$125 Non-Member Cost includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians.
*Dinner will be provided at 6:00pm.
*2-Hour CEU presentation DJ Seeger on “From Irrigation to Water Management”.

In-Person Membership Meeting
2022-01-25 17:30 - 21:00
Membership Meeting information: CEU Information:
*Each attendee MUST register individually and pay through link provided under “Sponsors & CEU’s” in SAIA webpage.
*$25 Member Cost includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians.
*$125 Non-Member Cost includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians.
*Dinner will be provided at 5:30pm.
*2-Hour CEU presentation by Preston Swor, Netafim

In-Person Membership Meeting
2021-10-26 17:30 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites, 7750 Briarridge Dr, san antonio, TX, 78230, United States
Membership Meeting information: CEU Information:
*Each attendee MUST register individually and pay through link provided under “news tab” in SAIA webpage.
*Your $25 includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians.
*Dinner will be provided at 5:30pm.
*2-Hour CEU presentation on “PUMPS” by Ryan Hurst from Hugh Cunningham
FlowControlGroup – Texas

In-Person Membership Meeting
2021-08-31 17:30 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites, 7750 Briarridge Dr, san antonio, TX, 78230, United States
Membership Meeting information:
CEU Information:
*Each attendee MUST register individually and pay through link provided under “news tab” in SAIA webpage.
*Your $25 includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians.
*Dinner will be provided at 5:30pm.
*2-Hour CEU presentation on “Efficient Irrigation” by Trey Vann will begin at 6:30pm.

In-Person Membership Meeting
2021-07-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites, 7750 Briarridge Dr, san antonio, TX, 78230, United States
Membership Meeting information: CEU Information:
*Each attendee MUST register individually and pay through Eventbrite.
*Your $25 includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians, and dinner from Schlotzky’s.
*2-Hour CEU presentation on “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: What Backflow Testers Need to Know About Legal Liability, Presented by Katrina Hamrick

In-Person Membership Meeting
2021-06-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites, 7750 Briarridge Dr, san antonio, TX, 78230, United States
Membership Meeting information: CEU Information:
*Each attendee MUST register individually and pay through Eventbrite.
*Your $25 includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians, and dinner from Schlotzky’s.
*2-Hour CEU presentation on “Solvent Weld Application & Technical Information” by Dwight Mains, Spears.

Eventbrite Event Link: Registration is open now
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saia-june-membership-meeting-with-in-person-2-hour-ceu-class-tickets-159854530203

In-Person Membership Meeting
2021-05-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Embassy Suites, 7750 Briarridge Dr, san antonio, TX, 78230, United States
Membership Meeting information: CEU Information:
*Each attendee MUST register individually and pay through Eventbrite.
*Your $25 includes 2 hours of CEU credit for licensed irrigators and technicians, and dinner from Schlotzky’s.
*2-Hour CEU presentation on “Soils, Mulch, and Compost” by Trevor Broyles.
**Social Distancing will be enforced**
**A face covering is required by the venue while indoors, except while eating**

Eventbrite Event Link: Registration is now open
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saia-may-membership-meeting-with-in-person-2-hour-ceu-class-tickets-154764012327
