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Kelly Kopp is a Professor and Water Conservation & Turfgrass Specialist in the Plants, Soils and Climate department at Utah State University, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Water Efficient Landscaping (CWEL). Her work spans research, teaching, and extension services focused on sustainable urban landscapes, with particular emphasis on water-efficient turfgrass systems and irrigation technologies.
- PhD in Agronomy: Turfgrass Science, University of Connecticut (2000)
- MS in Natural Resources Management and Engineering: Hydrology, University of Connecticut (1996)
- BS in Natural Resource Conservation: Soil Science, Texas A&M University (1991)
Kopp's research investigates turfgrass water and nutrient dynamics, smart irrigation technologies, and landscape water conservation programming. She specializes in quantifying plant-soil-water relationships and evaluating drought-stressed turfgrass systems through advanced monitoring techniques, including thermal imaging and multispectral drone imagery. Her work supports precision golf course irrigation and climate-ready landscape plant selection.
Recent publications (2022-2025) focus on nitrogen cycling in mixed turf systems, smart irrigation controller effectiveness, and precision water application through evapotranspiration modeling. These studies demonstrate her commitment to urban water conservation and sustainable landscape management in arid environments.
Scientific Awards
- Crop Science Society of America Extension Education Award (2022)
- Utah Nursery and Landscape Association Public Service Award (2025)
- Education Materials Outstanding Factsheet Award (2024)
- USU Faculty University Service Award (2024)
- USU College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Faculty University Service Award (2023)
- Career Specialist Award (2021)
- Editor's Citation for Excellence (2020)
Kopp mentors graduate students in Plant, Soils and Climate and collaborates with agencies across Utah and the Intermountain West to implement water use efficiency programs. She serves on the Utah Water Conservation Forum and contributes to Nursery Industry Training regarding irrigation return flow recycling. Her work directly informs state policy on landscape water conservation.
