North Plains Groundwater Conservation District
Leon New consults with North Plains Groundwater Conservation District, other agencies and individuals regarding a broad range of irrigation conservation methods, projects and programs. He recently retired from Texas AgriLife Extension Service with more than 40 years experience working with producers to incorporate more efficient and economical irrigation practices into their agricultural production. He was instrumental in development of the sprinkler heads now commonly used in low-energy precision-application irrigation (LEPA) that replaced the earlier high pressure impact sprinklers. He has assisted in the development of newer redesigned center-pivot systems and different water-applicator nozzles that are used today.