Nathan MaderApr 14, 2025
The PHTA-13 SWC will revise the standard, which addresses the efficient use and conservation of water for residential and public pools, spas, portable spas and swim spas.
Mike ZawackiApr 15, 2025
A Scottsdale residential community faced soaring water bills despite turf reductions. Learn how their irrigation tech convinced them to begin investing in system upgrades.
Danny SmithMar 20, 2025
Due to heightened sustainability expectations, strict water-use restrictions and rising water costs, many retail water providers and their customers are turning to effluent or recycled water as an alternative source.
Nathan MaderFeb 18, 2025
Irrigation trends and tips as we start the new year.
Nathan MaderNov 12, 2024
With funds supporting the construction of wells as part of Weathermatic’s "Save Water. Give Life" initiative, 12 Latin American communities will now have access to clean water.
LM StaffJun 14, 2022
A new study from a Brigham Young University Professor finds that half of Utah residents still overwater their lawns and turf.
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
With water budgets, contractors can demonstrate and document good water stewardship. When it comes to sustainability, few people are under more pressure than irrigation contractors.…
LM StaffJul 31, 2018
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In a university news release authored by Mickie Anderson, the results of a new University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural…
By Ann Perry WASHINGTON—Plants can adapt to extreme shifts in water availability, such as drought and flooding, but their ability to withstand these extreme patterns…
LM StaffDec 2, 2012
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense program is showcasing just how beautiful, efficient, and diverse low water-using landscapes can be. Enter WaterSense’s Water-Smart Landscape Photo…
LM StaffAug 1, 2018
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF.—On Oct. 18, the 2012 Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition, now in its fifth year of showcasing original short films that focus…
LM StaffAug 14, 2023
By Byron B. Beall Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a natural disaster declaration with the news that close to 1,000 counties,…
LM StaffFeb 27, 2023
AZUSA, CA—The Intelligent Use of Water Film Competition (#iuowfilm) has named the six finalists that will compete for awards totaling $15,000 at the environmentally focused…
By Kevin Oglesby, CLIA Why? That is a question I ask myself almost every day of the week. Why do we continue to water at 4 p.m.…
Warren GorowitzAug 16, 2023
By: Warren Gorowitz, CLIA, Ewing Irrigation It’s no secret that many areas throughout the country are experiencing water supply challenges, or will be at some point…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
In this special Water Wise supplement you will learn about Lovett School, an incredible private school in Atlanta that embraces water conservation within its core…
LM Staff and LM StaffMay 27, 2015
By: Ron Hall “ Nothing is more useful than water: but it will purchase scarce anything; scarce anything can be handed in exchange for it. A…
LM Staff and LM StaffJun 3, 2015
PASADENA, CA — Now in its 14th year as a parade entrant, Rain Bird has been communicating the importance of The Intelligent Use of Water…
Jim NovakMay 18, 2015
By: Jim Novak There’s no denying that water conservation is an important issue, especially in those regions of the country where annual rainfall is minimal and/or…
Jim NovakAug 16, 2023
By: Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International The EPA WaterSense Program began as most government programs do, with the best of intentions. The program's goal was and…
LM Staff and LM StaffJul 29, 2018
By: Leah A. Brilman It's important to select varieties to reduce irrigation inputs Turfgrasses provide many benefits to the environment including carbon dioxide sequestering, reduction of…
