LM StaffAug 30, 2017
The Irrigation Association’s Certification Board is reducing the number of required exams for the landscape track of the certified irrigation designer (CID) program. The revised…
LM StaffAug 7, 2018
The Irrigation Association (IA) launched its first elementary school lesson plan. Focusing on grades three through five, the curriculum’s activities were created to share with…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
As Smart Irrigation Month enters its 13th year, efficient irrigation practices are as important as ever. Illustrations: ©istock.com/RonFullHD/Sudowoodo
To kick off Smart Irrigation Month, the Irrigation Association (IA) launched a Thunderclap crowdspeak campaign to promote water-use efficiency best practices. Thunderclap is a platform…
LM StaffJun 7, 2017
The Irrigation Association (IA) is launching a new award to recognize innovative irrigation projects. The Vanguard Award will honor a team of individuals, companies, organizations or other…
A lack of skilled technicians is taking its toll on the irrigation industry The struggle to find quality workers is hitting irrigation harder than almost…
LM StaffMay 10, 2017
Sixteen students from technical schools and universities across the nation were selected as recipients of the Irrigation Foundation Scholarship Program awards. The student recipients, who…
LM StaffApr 5, 2017
On March 8, representatives from 11 Irrigation Association (IA) member companies traveled to Washington, D.C., to promote the importance of efficient irrigation in both the…
LM StaffMar 13, 2017
The Irrigation Association (IA) is partnering with “The Water Zone” radio show to provide on-air educational training for irrigation and landscape professionals. Training will be…
LM StaffAug 14, 2023
The 2017 Irrigation Association (IA) Fly-In is scheduled for March 7-8 in Washington, D.C. The event is open to IA members and is free. Attendees…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Irrigation Show sees attendance bump with trip to Las Vegas. Last month, more than 3,100 irrigation professionals attended the 2016 Irrigation Show in Las Vegas—a…
The Irrigation Association (IA) launched a new podcast series, titled “Bringing Water to Life” (BWTL). The BWTL podcast series works to address questions that many…
We chat with the Irrigation Association about the state of irrigation regulations and what contractors can expect in 2017. Water issues remain on the forefront…
LM StaffMar 19, 2021
The Irrigation Association will host a webinar, "Pressure Regulation & Check Valves for Landscape Irrigation," 2–3 p.m. EST on Jan. 27. Brent Mecham, the industry…
LM SponsorAug 6, 2018
The newest tool from the Irrigation Association brings turf and landscape irrigation training to you whenever and wherever you are for a fraction of what…
Dillon StewartNov 3, 2023
The Irrigation Association released its Drought Summit Report late last year. We break it down here. IA’s tips for the landscaping industry: Adopt a model…
LM StaffJul 6, 2016
The Irrigation Association (IA) has once again named July Smart Irrigation Month. First launched in 2005, the Smart Irrigation Month initiative was designed to increase public awareness about the value of water-use…
Irrigation experts discuss the ins and outs of soil moisture sensors. What is a good irrigator trying to accomplish?” asks Brent Mecham. “We all are…
LM StaffFeb 2, 2016
The Irrigation Association (IA) released the Drought Summit Discussion Report and Recommendations. The document provides a summary of a summit discussion on droughts and policy…
LM StaffDec 16, 2015
The Irrigation Association launched Tailgate Training, a new education program for turf/landscape professionals on the move. The first edition of Tailgate Training focuses on PVC…
Sarah PfleddererFeb 27, 2023
The message was all about using education to turn the tides of water waste at the 2015 Irrigation Show, held Nov. 11-12 at the Long…
K-Rain Manufacturing Corp., based in Riviera Beach, Fla., has upgraded its Irrigation Association (IA) membership to platinum, to the highest level of IA membership. “Platinum membership will allow…
The Toro Co. launched WaterSmart.Toro.com, a new website to educate homeowners and businesses about options to save water. The launch of the site coincides with…
LM StaffAug 6, 2018
In honor of the Irrigation Association's Smart Irrigation Month campaign, Rain Bird expanded its “25 ways to save 25” program with 25ways.Rainbird.com, an educational site…
