Their site-specific findings complement the broader view presented by Ari and his colleagues. As these conservation programs become more effective, there are a number of consequences that will also need to be studied and understood. For example, the Colorado landscape industry is concerned about the impact urban water conservation programs may have upon their businesses, customers and Colorado's landscapes. There is now a need for this industry to carefully assess the potential impact and position itself to remain economically viable with less water. GreenCO, a coalition of landscape industry professional associations, has formed a Water Task Force to inform the industry about potential impacts of urban water conservation programs and evaluate options for sustaining the industry as these programs impact urban water use patterns, particularly outdoor use of water.
Water research is an ongoing component of water management, as the above situation describes.
As society's water needs and uses continue to change, research can help managers understand the consequences of the changes and evaluate options to adjust.