LM StaffAug 14, 2023
The Irrigation Association partnered with the California Polytechnic State University’s Irrigation Training & Research Center to offer a series of online courses. Each new course…
LM StaffSep 24, 2014
Rain Bird Training Services will host more than 80 irrigation-training events throughout the US from October to May. The classes are open to irrigation professionals…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
More than 80 volunteers representing the Green Industry rallied together Sept. 12 to maintain the areas around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part…
LM StaffMar 19, 2021
The Irrigation Association (IA) designated Rain Bird Academy program’s four Boot Camp classes as part of the IA Select program for quality irrigation education, marking…
LM StaffJul 2, 2014
The Irrigation Association (IA) board of directors named Toro Co. to the highest level of IA membership, which is platinum. “Under the leadership of Phil Burkart…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Smart irrigation proponents advocate for Smart Irrigation Month in 2014 and beyond. Jeremy Hunt was an early proponent of water conservation. As a student at…
LM StaffJul 1, 2014
Nine states and five municipalities joined Colorado, Louisiana, and the city and county of Denver in officially recognizing July as Smart Irrigation Month. Smart Irrigation…
Jamie KeyesAug 14, 2023
Get ready, set, go save water! The Irrigation Association (IA) will once again name July the Smart Irrigation Month for the ninth year in a…
LM StaffJun 19, 2014
The Irrigation Association (IA) named White Plains, N.Y.-based Atlantic Irrigation Specialties and Houston-based North American Pipe Corp. bronze premium members. Atlantic Irrigation is an irrigation/landscape distributor, with 27 locations…
LM StaffMay 12, 2014
Louisiana, Colorado and the city and county of Denver officially proclaimed July 2014 as Smart Irrigation Month. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock…
As part of a four-part series on sustainable irrigation and business opportunities, Hunter Industries and Ewing are sponsoring a webinar, titled “Building a Profitable and…
LM StaffMay 5, 2014
There’s a growing optimism about current economic conditions in the irrigation industry, according to a recent survey by the Irrigation Association (IA). The survey, conducted…
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
Construction on the U.S. National Arboretum’s Grass Roots exhibit is underway. Since the groundbreaking ceremony last fall, the Irrigation Association (IA) and several members have…
Marisa PalmieriApr 18, 2014
The Irrigation Association (IA) launched the Water Features and Lake Management Common Interest Group (CIG). Created to support the growing pond industry, this CIG will…
Technical paper and presentation abstracts are due April 24 for consideration for the technical sessions at the 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference. Interested presenters…
LM StaffFeb 27, 2023
The Irrigation Association (IA) Certification Board is soliciting landscape irrigation experts to fill up to four board openings. Applications are accepted until July 1, and…
LM StaffApr 3, 2014
The Irrigation Association (IA) and the American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) released a new version of their Landscape Irrigation Best Management Practices (BMP) for system…
LM StaffApr 1, 2014
Smart Water Application Technologies (SWAT) made sprinkler head check valve testing protocol, version 2.2 available for public comment until April 30. The protocol specifies the…
The Irrigation Association (IA) is accepting proposals for technical sessions at the 2014 Irrigation Show and Education Conference, which takes place Nov. 17 through Nov.…
Marisa PalmieriNov 3, 2023
Irrigation and landscape pros can brighten their futures by acting as resources to water quality managers. The green infrastructure movement is growing in communities throughout…
LM StaffMar 3, 2014
Jan. 17, California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency and directed state officials to prepare for drought conditions. The declaration calls on government…
LM StaffFeb 27, 2014
Sprinkler Warehouse achieved silver level premium membership with the Irrigation Association (IA). It is now the sixth irrigation distributor to hold the designation. Others include:…
Ewing upgraded to the highest level of membership within the Irrigation Association (IA)—the platinum level, making it the first irrigation distributor to hold the designation.…
LM StaffJan 29, 2014
The Irrigation Association (IA) is hosting a free webinar, which allows professionals to earn one IA CEU: “Green Infrastructure: The Role of Irrigation in Stormwater…
