Michael Spiess

Research Interests 

Dr. Spiess’ research interests are water conservation and measurement, GIS, web-based instruction, teacher retention, and agricultural curriculum. He has grants in progress dealing with water conservation (Bureau of Reclamation), water measurement (ARI), canal modeling (ARI), and irrigation scheduling (ARI). In addition he consults on grants for ground water modeling and precision agriculture.

Research Projects

PI’s: Michael Spiess

Title: Use of ET Controllers in Nut Crops

Funding Agency: ARI

Dates: 2012-2014 

Award Amount:$20,000

PI’s: Michael Spiess

Title: Water Conservation

Funding Agency: BOR

Dates: 2010-2015 

Award Amount: $500,000

PI’s: Charles Burt (CalPoly, SLO)

Title: Improved Management of Agricultural Irrigation Canal Deliveries

Funding Agency: ARI

Dates: 2012-2015 

Award Amount: $475,000

PI’s: Dan Howes (CalPoly, SLO)

Title: Improving Flow Measurement Accuracy at Farm Delivery Gates in California

Funding Agency: ARI

Dates: 2012-2014 

Award Amount: $570,000 

Research Areas

Agriculture, Water