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This proposal incorporates a water sensing and processing system into our local green spaces such as golf courses, parks, and schools to lower and optimize our water usage. This proposal intends to utilize soil moisture sensors to collect the physical data from the soil moisture content at each sensor location and relay that data to microcontrollers to process the data and dictate further action to the sprinkler. As green spaces present vast tracts of land, require a networking system to allow these units to communicate with each other and allow the sprinkler system to distribute the water to targeted sections. The overall cost of this device is low, making it ideal for use in green spaces where resources are scarce and budgets must be carefully managed. Sustainability the primary focus when designing this system, so great care has been taken to ensure that this will not present any major environmental hazards or pose a threat to the ecosystem. With future years in mind, I believe that this innovative approach to water management is a choice that will effectively reduce the amount of fertilizer and water used on green spaces without comprising the quality of the land.