Small companies in the Southeast are developing innovative solutions to address the worst drought the region has seen in over 100 years. Entrepreneurs are working with researchers at Stripling Irrigation Research Park to create systems using sensors and GPS technology to allow precise watering of crops and save over 10 billion gallons of water. Companies are also creating wireless networks to transmit real-time soil moisture data to farmers' computers and mobile devices, allowing them to quickly deliver water to where it is needed most. As populations grow and demand increases for green lawns, cities like Atlanta are also suffering from water shortages, prompting landscapers and other businesses to create new irrigation and rainwater collection systems to conserve water.