2025 Board Members

Join Us in Welcoming Our New SAIA President

Esteban Perez

Estaban Perez brings 32 years of hands-on experience in irrigation system design and installation, landscape design and installation, and a deep understanding of native plants. His expertise also includes grounds maintenance operations, arboricultural practices, and erosion control techniques. Additionally, Estaban will serve as the liaison for TNLA.

Licenses & Education

• Texas State Licensed Irrigator (License #: LI0006157, Expires August 31, 2027) - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
• Texas Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor - Awarded by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University System
• Landscape Irrigation Auditing & Management Certificate - Texas Agricultural Extension Service, Texas A&M University System
• Horticulture Sciences Coursework - Two years at Southwest Texas State University (1988-1990)

March Monthly Membership Meeting

Presenter and Sponsor: Matthew Boehm, KRAIN

Presentation Topic: Enhancing Irrigation efficiency, compliance, and best practices

• Irrigation System Fundamentals & Best Practices
• Smart Irrigation Technologies
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance Strategies
• Compliance & Regulations

When: March 25, 2025

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

Registration:

• 2hr CEU – Member – $30.00 – Pay Here
• 2hr CEU – Non-Member – $125.00 – Pay Here
• Need to pay for more than 1 person - email, call or text us for a special link.
• *Dont need CEU's? but want to listen to presentation; email/text us to reserve your spot.

Agenda:

• Doors open at 5:00 PM
• Special Announcements / Dinner Served: 5:30 PM - 6:00PM
• CEU Presentation: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• This training is worth 2.0 credit hours, awarded to landscape irrigators, technicians, inspectors and BPAP licensed in the State of Texas.
• No refunds

*(email us at info@sanantonioia.org or text/call 726-999-0271 if you have any questions)

March Sponsor

SAIA would like to extend our sincere gratitude to KRAIN for being our March 2025 Sponsor.

For more information, please visit their website.



Attention SAWS Irrigation Customers and Stakeholders:

The 2025 SAWS Annual Irrigation Checkup portal is now available online for compliance report submissions.

1. Notification letters have mailed to the current billing address for all SAWS irrigation customers required to comply with the SAWS Annual Irrigation Checkup in 2025.

2. The annual irrigation checkup deadline is May 1^st, 2025. Online checkup reports must be submitted and approved by SAWS staff by May 1^st to avoid non-compliance charges.

3. There are minor changes to the online reporting process. A PDF guide is available on the SAWS Annual Irrigation Checkup webpage: www.saws.org/irrigationcheckup

4. SAWS staff will be evaluating the peak month estimated gallons calculated during the checkup in comparison to actual 2024 billed usage. Compliance reports that provide a peak month estimate that is significantly less than the actual 2024 monthly consumption will be required to provide more information/clarification to be approved for compliance.

5. To request a complete list of all commercial irrigation meters required to comply in 2025, please go to www.saws.org/openrecords to submit a request.  

Additional Questions? Please email irrigationcheckup@saws.org and request a training webinar. Our staff will review in detail the irrigation checkup requirement and how to submit an online report.

Please note: if you have received this email, your contact information is affiliated with a SAWS irrigation account that is required to comply by May 1^st, 2025.

Thank you,

SAWS Conservation

2025 Membership

"Join Today and Unlock Exclusive Industry Benefits!"

Member Benefits:

• Stay Updated: Get timely updates on state and local activities relevant to our industry.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with vendors and manufacturers to expand your professional network.
• Resource Access: Enjoy exclusive access to helpful information on our website, plus links to state and local agencies and associations.
• Monthly Dinner Meetings: Join us for dinner at our monthly membership meetings, where you can network and learn.
• Tech Showcase: Experience the latest technology firsthand from manufacturers at our events.
• Training Opportunities: Participate in the 2nd Annual Irrigation Competition and gain valuable training for your staff.
• Continuing Education Units: Earn CEUs with presentations at membership meetings—2.0 credit hours for licensed landscape irrigators, technicians, inspectors, and backflow prevention assembly testers in Texas.
• Visibility: Feature your company on the SAIA Current Member site.
• Monthly Updates: Receive updates from key organizations like SAWS, TNLA, TXIA, ABPA, COSA and CPS.

Join us today to stay ahead in your field!

SAIA membership is based on a calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31).

SAIA membership is based on a calendar year

(Jan. 1 – Dec. 31).

Affiliate – $25.00 – Pay Here

Employees of members, students or individuals working for municipalities or water purveyors, non-contractor

– Non-voting member

– One seat at the membership meeting*

Individual – $75.00 – Pay Here

Includes all benefits of the Affiliate Membership as well as the following:

– One Vote

– Two seats at the membership meeting*

Company – $125.00 – Pay Here

– Includes all benefits of the Individual Membership as well as the following:

– Six seats at the membership meeting*

*Additional seats can be purchased at the door in the form of an Affiliate membership.

**2025 – Non-Member CEU Cost – $125.00

2025 Monthly Membership Meeting Dates

Tue, January 28th

Special Presentation by SAWS at Eco Centro - Feb 11th

Tue, February 25th

Tue, March 25^th

Tue, April 29^th

Tue, May 27^th

Tue, June 24^th

Tue, July 29^th

Tue, August 26th

Tue, September 30th

Saturday, October 18th (2nd Annual Irrigation Competition & Vendor Fair)

Tue, November - no meeting

Tue, December - no meeting

Meeting Location: SAWS – Tower II, Room 145 (Please check in with security);

2800 US Highway 281 N

San Antonio is currently in Stage 3 watering restrictions



Edwards Aquifer

*(email us at info@sanantonioia.org or text/call 726-999-0271 if you have any questions)

Thank you,

 SAIA