http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Irrigation%3A+General/Article/list/475 Articles about irrigation. 2009-11-20T22:48:31Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-Irrigation-Training-dates-locations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/381431?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Rain Bird's non-manufacturer specific classes are designed to help contractors create savings and conserve water through improved irrigation practices. 2006-10-23T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/432006/381431null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Irrigation-Direct-sells-irrigation-products-direct/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/373150?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Irrigation industry leader Bill Hayes has launched Irrigation Direct ? a new company that will manufacture and supply high-end irrigation products directly to contractors through the Internet. 2006-09-19T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/382006/373150null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/WSJ-lauds-ET-Water-Systems/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/371215?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 ET Water Systems LLC, a 4-year-old irrigation systems supplier, was named a Wall Street Journal's (WSJ) Innovation Award winner in the Environment category for 2006. 2006-09-12T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/372006/371215null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/What-price-water/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/369284?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Speaker at Rain Bird's "Intelligent Use of Water Summitt III" urges efficiency to head off water crisis 2006-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/362006/369284null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/WaterSense-goal---boost-H20-efficiency/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/369211?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 New EPA-industry partnership kicks off this fall with landscape irrigation labeling, certification 2006-09-03T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/362006/369211null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Water-saving-turf/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615479?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Turfgrasses provide many benefits to the environment including carbon dioxide sequestering, reduction of wind and water erosion, and cooling of the environment. In spite of these documented benefits, there is increasing pressure to reduce the use of grasses — primarily to reduce the water requirements of urban areas. In many settings, turfgrass is watered much more than is required to maintain turf quality, often because of older irrigation systems or failure to understand how to water the grass. However, there are choices that can be made in species and cultivars to reduce water usage. 2009-07-31T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/312009/615479null XML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rainwater-collected-from-roof-of-OJ-Noer-Research-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/615351?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 A soil scientist and a grad student rig up the mighty rainwater catchment system at the University of Wisconsin turf facility. 2009-07-30T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/312009/615351null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Horizon-offers-resources-to-help-contractors-sprea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/612657?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Smart controllers adjust irrigation run times in response to environmental changes, and apply the correct amount of water to landscapes. 2009-07-21T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/302009/612657null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Historic-drought-causes-Tampa-to-forbid-use-of-law/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/588569?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 About 140,000 Tampa water customers, including those who live in unincorporated Hillsborough County, will face stiff penalties for breaking the rules. 2009-03-21T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/122009/588569null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/CSU-team-investigates-graywater-use-for-landscape-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/585204?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 For the study, the Colorado State University team picked states where governments have taken interest in graywater systems or where regulatory processes have been established. 2009-03-05T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/102009/585204null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/CAW-enacts-voluntary-water-conservation-measures-f/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584580?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 California American Water provides water and/or wastewater services to more than 600,000 people. 2009-03-04T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/102009/584580null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Ewing-workshops-qualify-for-PLANET-certification-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584418?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Ewing education workshops to focus on best water management practices,including irrigation system auditing and maintenance 2009-03-03T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/102009/584418null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Schwarzenegger-declares-statewide-water-emergency-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/584113?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The drought declaration stops short of mandatory water rationing. But it asks urban water users to step up conservation efforts. And it directs state agencies to cut back on landscape irrigation, including along highways. 2009-02-28T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/092009/584113null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-founding-member-of-National-Public-Garde/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581666?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 May 8 will be a day of observance regarding the role of public gardens in educating the public on the importance of environmental preservation. 2009-02-16T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/082009/581666null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Hunter-Industries-practices-what-it-preaches/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577195?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The company's LEED-certified customer-service, distribution center the latest innovation in an ongoing process to conserve resources and provide employees with an exceptional work environment. 2009-02-05T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/042009/577195null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/IA-seeks-Congressional-support-for-increased-water/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579409?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 IA members urged to contact legislators to push for inclusion of a range of programs and improvements to the nation's water supply. 2009-02-04T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/062009/579409null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/IA-participates-in-Congressional-Water-Caucus/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/579178?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Fifty people attended the briefing, with the audience comprised of senior Congressional staff and water industry professionals. 2009-02-03T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/062009/579178null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/09-ASIC-Conference-to-focus-on-economy-environment/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577679?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The conference is set for May 2-4 at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL. 2009-01-27T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/052009/577679null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/HydroPoint-Data-Systems-announces-best-year-in-com/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/576879?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The company passed a customer milestone of more than 16,000 subscribers, growing subscriber revenue 105% and holding commercial subscriber retention at 95%. 2009-01-22T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/042009/576879null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Do-you-know-your-irrigation-DU/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/576075?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Most irrigation systems can be made more efficient, and save water, money and energy when you discover where they're weak. 2009-01-19T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/042009/576075null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/SW-Florida-restricts-landscape-irrigation-to-one-d/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/575324?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Officials at the Southwest Florida Water Management District are fighting a drought and a crack in a reservoir that supplies the region with water. 2009-01-14T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/032009/575324null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Borst-helps-create-first-LEED-certified-home-in-Ha/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/573283?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The major objectives were to limit the use of conventional turfgrass; to use local, drought-tolerant plants; to create some degree of shade so as to minimize water evaporation; and to recycle materials whenever possible. 2008-12-29T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/012008/573283null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Irrigation-Contractor-Leadership-Summit-Jan-28-30/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/572481?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Jekyll Island, GA, is the site for a "Point of Connection" summit for irrigation contractors. 2008-12-19T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/512008/572481null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-unveils-09-Rose-Parade-float-entry/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/571913?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Water, a signature element of all of Rain Bird's floats, will be prominently featured on the float as 1,500 gals. of flowing recycled water will cascade over numerous waterfalls as elephants, lions, zebras and giraffes frolic in brilliant display. 2008-12-16T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/512008/571913null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Bradford-Monroe-named-IAs-Man-of-the-Year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/570208?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Monroe started the first Certificate/Associate Irrigation Degree program in the State of California and has authored six books on irrigation design, installation and management during his 30-plus years as an educator. 2008-12-07T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/502008/570208null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/IA-board-takes-on-four-new-members-at-08-Irrigatio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/570027?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Stephen W. Smith of Aqua Engineering Inc., Fort Collins, CO, assumes presidency of the Irrigation Association for 2009. 2008-12-05T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/492008/570027null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/WaterSmart-Innovations-Conference-seeks-abstracts-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/569723?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 All topics related to innovations in water conservation will be considered. 2008-12-04T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/492008/569723null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/LA-mayor-praises-homeowners-for-reducing-water-use/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/568917?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 In addition, October 2008 water use in single-family homes was the lowest recorded since 2002 - a significant achievement considering that there was no rainfall for the month; L.A. had the highest recorded average high temperature of 85.4 degrees for an October since 1906; and the population has grown 6% since 2002. 2008-12-02T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/492008/568917null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Clearwater-FL-tightens-water-restrictions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/568591?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The new restrictions postpone turf grass renovation, such as replacing lawns, and limit the amount of time that decorative fountains and waterfalls can operate. 2008-11-28T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/482008/568591null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Comments-sought-for-sustainable-landscape-report/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/568483?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Comments are due by Jan. 20, 2009, for a draft of a report that covers everything from initial landscape site selection to construction and maintenance. 2008-11-26T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/482008/568483null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/IA-unveils-new-logo-and-tagline/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567718?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The new logo communicates the critical link between irrigation and making things grow. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/472008/567718null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Tampa-area-residents-continue-to-face-tough-irriga/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564313?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Lawn watering is allowed just once a week, water in decorative fountains cut from 8 to 4 hours daily. 2008-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/452008/564313null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Minnesota-contractor-named-first-ever-WaterSense-o/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/563707?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Timothy Malooly is the owner of two irrigation companies and has been in the industry for 27 years. 2008-11-06T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/452008/563707null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/California-braces-for-yet-another-dry-year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/562628?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Department of Water Resources allocation reflects the low carryover storage levels in the state's major reservoirs, ongoing drought conditions and court ordered restrictions on water deliveries from the Delta. 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/442008/562628null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-announces-08-09-training-season-location/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/560169?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Most of the courses are non-manufacturer-specific irrigation training, attracting irrigation professionals interested in improving skills and profitability. 2008-10-21T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/432008/560169null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Unique-films-put-focus-on-using-water-intelligentl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/559393?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Filmmakers in Rain Bird's Intelligent Use of Water film contest take different paths in earning cash awards. 2008-10-16T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/422008/559393null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/On+the+Record/Climatologist-says-global-warming-unequivocal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/558969?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Diminishing snow pack in the Rocky Mountains could spell big trouble for the water supplies of the U.S. Southwest in the not-so-distant future. 2008-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/422008/558969null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-names-winner-of-Intelligent-Use-of-Water/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/558820?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Kentucky golf course superintendent Christopher Gray, Sr, developed a unique wastewater recapture program. 2008-10-14T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/422008/558820null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Inaugural-WaterSmart-Innovations-attracts-1200/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/558568?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Attendees from 42 states and 17 countries got an opportunity to learn and share experiences at 150 educational sessions. 2008-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/422008/558568null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/ASIC-says-free-irrigation-designs-by-suppliers-not/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/558426?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 A position paper from the American Society of Irrigation Consultants confirms the group does not and will not support the practice of providing irrigation system designs by any irrigation manufacturer, its agent or its distributor. 2008-10-13T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/422008/558426null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/SWAT-sends-first-testing-protocol-to-EPA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556747?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 This product testing protocol is for so-called smart irrigation controllers, specifically climate-based irrigation controllers, also known as weather-based or ET controllers. 2008-10-06T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/412008/556747null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Bottom/Looking-into-the-future-of-fresh-water/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555936?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Rain Bird's The Intelligent Use of Water IX Summit explored fresh water issues well beyond the U.S. Southwest. 2008-10-02T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/402008/555936null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Synthetic-turf-installer-EasyTurf-makes-Inc-5000-l/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553613?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Southern California's EasyTurf records 456% sales growth from 2004-2007 on residential and commercial turf installations. 2008-09-26T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/392008/553613null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Can-water-efficient-technology-save-us-from-oursel/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/548578?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 It is the combination of how we design and manage our landscapes that ultimately decides outdoor water use. 2008-09-09T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/372008/548578null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/WaterSmart-Innovations-Conference-set-for-Oct-8-10/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/548603?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The Southern Nevada Water Authority partners with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program and other leading national and international organizations for a major conference focusing using water more efficiently. 2008-09-09T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/372008/548603null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Ditch-Witch-launches-used-inventory-site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/547989?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Internet customers can now more easily search for used equipment by manufacturer, model, category, year of manufacture, price and location. 2008-09-05T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/362008/547989null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/IA-joins-Coalition-for-Affordable-American-Energy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543551?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The goal of CAAE is to provide a united voice for businesses affected by rising energy and fuel prices. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/342008/543551null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Ewing-Water-Summit-brings-industry-pros-together/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543580?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 "Our goal with the Summit is to bring together industry professionals with varying backgrounds, areas of expertise and opinions to engage in a thoughtful dialogue about water management and conservation," said Douglas W. York, president of Ewing. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/342008/543580null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Pond-industry-opposes-EPA-restrictions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543367?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The newly proposed EPA Water Sense New Home Specifications Program contains language has drastic restrictions on turf, landscape amenities and irrigation, as well as a total ban on ornamental water features. 2008-08-19T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/342008/543367null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-announces-2008-Intelligent-Use-of-Water-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542313?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The five finalists were selected by a panel of judges according to pre-determined criteria, including demonstrated water savings, preservation of landscapes, innovation and overall impact on the community. 2008-08-14T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/332008/542313null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Water-management-certification-program-discussed-a/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/542020?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 CLCA program recognizes that owners and water managers need to be rewarded for irrigating efficiently. 2008-08-13T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/332008/542020/smartirrigation140_thumbnail_thumbnail.gif http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/332008/542020null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Arizona-State-to-host-Rain-Birdrsquos-9th-Intellig/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535403?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Scheduled for Sept. 3, 2008 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, the two-hour environmentally focused symposium will provide insight and perspective on the future of global water-management programs, policies, initiatives, trends and strategies. 2008-08-11T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/332008/535403null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Water-managers-to-study-water-restrictions-economi/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/533367?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Water managers considering permanent year-round water restrictions will conduct a study of their impact on utilities, nurseries and other businesses that might lose, or are already losing, revenue because of lower water use. 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/312008/533367null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Toro-Irrigation-delivers-ldquoWatering-Group-Assis/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/532695?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) has chosen Toro Irrigation to develop and provide a user-friendly device designed to automatically keep residential irrigation watering schedules in compliance with SNWA?s Watering Group Program. 2008-07-29T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/312008/532695null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Toro-Irrigation-set-to-host-2008-WaterSmart-Sympos/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531826?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Toro utilizes virtual format for “Success Without Excess III” WaterSmart Symposium, July 29-30, 2008. 2008-07-25T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/302008/531826null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Chemilizer-touts-benefits-of-Eco-Irrigation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531805?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The development of biological products with extended shelf life along with high efficiency liquid fertilizers and extremely accurate injection equipment have culminated to make the goal of Eco-Irrigation a reality. 2008-07-25T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/302008/531805null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Dig-Corp-develops-irrigation-restrictor-for-Las-Ve/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531809?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The SNWA restrictor device is a program override for irrigation controllers with existing watering schedules that must comply with watering restrictions provided by the city of Las Vegas. 2008-07-24T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/302008/531809null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/ASIC-honors-Russ-Mitchell-and-Paige-Gimbal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530409?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Mitchell was one of ASIC's founding members and continues to consult 38 years after starting his firm. 2008-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/292008/530409null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/North-Carolina-pushes-for-stronger-drought-restric/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530489?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 North Carolina officials will have greater powers for mandating water conservation the next time the state experiences a severe drought. 2008-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/292008/530489null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Aquatrols-launches-Water-Impact-Alliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528068?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The WIA works with turf and ornamental professionals on the local level, identifying and analyzing water regulatory issues. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/272008/528068null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Natural-Resources-Conservation-Service-extends-par/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525479?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The Irrigation Association and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service have extended their partnership originated by a memorandum of understanding in 2003. 2008-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/262008/525479null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Smart-Partnership-advances-water-efficiency/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525482?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The Smart Water Application Technologies initiative, lead by the Irrigation Association, has closed the public review of testing protocols for smart climate-based controllers. 2008-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/262008/525482null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Aussies-certify-Rainbird-5000-PRS-Rotor-for-water-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/525546?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The pressure-regulated Rotor was shown to deliver 15% to 45% water savings compared to non-pressure-regulated rotors. 2008-06-23T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/262008/525546null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-announces-Summer-2008-Webinar-Series/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527512?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Scheduled from mid-June through August, each one-hour webinar discusses applications, decision factors, water-saving technology, specification details and resources. 2008-06-20T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/272008/527512null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Rain-Bird-names-winner-of-2008-IUOW-Scholarship/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/524211?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Jeremiah Johnson is the recipient of Rain Bird's 2008 Intelligent Use of Water (IUOW) Scholarship. 2008-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/252008/524211null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Livescapes/Drip-is-Hip/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/524151?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 As water concerns grow, so do the popularity of drip irrigation systems in color and ornamental applications. 2008-06-16T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/252008/524151null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Water-education-for-Green-Industry-professionals-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/522928?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The Southern Nursery Association plans to host a number of water educational classes for industry leaders as part of its annual Green Industry Trade Show held in Atlanta this August. 2008-06-10T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/242008/522928null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/On+the+Record/On-the-Record-Tiny-industry-grouprsquos-importance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/521846?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Their time has come except that it actually arrived decades ago. It’s just that many of us are just now recognizing the significance of what they do. 2008-06-05T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/232008/521846/hall_ron_close_100p_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/232008/521846null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Business+Planner%3A+Resource+Profiles+2007/Durham-CVB-unveils-new-underground-rain-water-harv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/518572?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Durham-based Sustainable Building Solutions installed the 3,000-gallon system and the recent rainfall was the first use of the new product, which will be used to irrigate the landscape. 2008-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/212008/518572null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/New-Texas-law-toughens-up-irrigation-standards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/511363?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 “Texas irrigators will have to do away with ‘comfort zone’ installations, and ensure proper head spacing, uniformity, and pressure requirements are met,” said Jeffrey Knight, education manager for Ewing Irrigation and a Texas Licensed Irrigator. “Irrigators can no longer cut corners. There will be a new system for checks and balances for our industry.” 2008-04-18T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/172008/511363null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Aquascape-to-install-prototype-of-water-feature-th/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505685?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Aquascape plans to officially launch the new system later this year and will provide rain water harvesting training across the country. 2008-03-26T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/132008/505685null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/ASIC-to-host-Spring-Conference-in-Napa-Valley/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504442?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) will host its National Spring 2008 Conference May 17-19 at the Napa Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Northern California. 2008-03-20T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/122008/504442null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-accepting-entries-for-2nd-Annual-Intelli/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504445?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The Second Annual 2008 Intelligent Use of Water (IUOW) Film Competition invites filmmakers to use the power of film to increase awareness of the need for responsible water usage. 2008-03-19T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/122008/504445null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Surveys-say-2007-Irrigation-Show-a-success/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/503462?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 With attendance at nearly 7,000 attendees, 2007 broke the record for total attendance since the show began in 1979. 2008-03-17T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/122008/503462null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Georgia-relaxes-state-wide-watering-restrictions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/491649?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Easing concerns of many Green Industry businesses, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently announced the state will ease outdoor watering limitations through exemptions to the Level Four drought restrictions implemented in September 2007. 2008-02-11T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/072008/491649null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Raleigh-adopts-Stage-2-water-restrictions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/489511?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Many landscapers were among the many businesses owners who protested unsuccessfully to sway the city council's decision. 2008-02-06T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/062008/489511null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Little-Giant-awards-three-pond-kits-at-2007-Intern/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/488904?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Three visitors to the 28th Annual International Irrigation Show in San Diego have been named the lucky winners of 2,500 gallon Little Giant pond kits made especially for the show. 2008-02-04T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/062008/488904null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/ASIC-calls-for-entries-for-2008-National-Excellenc/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/485271?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The awards, to be presented at ASIC’s Annual Conference in Napa, CA, May 17-19, 2008, are given based on the quality of project planning and design in functionality, environmental responsibility and relevance. 2008-01-17T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/032008/485271null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/NC-landscapers-call-water-restrictions-unfair/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/483158?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 WCNC in Charlotte, NC, reports that landscapers say the area's strict, drought-imposed water conservation regulations are destroying their business. 2008-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022008/483158null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Industry+Issues/Rain-Birdrsquos-8th-Annual-Intelligent-Use-of-Wate/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/483154?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The panel discussion described the water challenges faced by both industry professionals and the public, as well as methods designed to foster outdoor water conservation. 2008-01-09T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022008/483154/irrigation303_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022008/483154null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Ewing-Irrigation-to-add-15-locations-in-08/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482978?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The company's water management line has seen a 30% increase in sales these past three years. 2008-01-08T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/022008/482978null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-wins-Tournament-of-Roses-Parade-top-hono/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482015?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Rain Bird was awarded the Tournament of Roses Sweepstakes Trophy today in recognition of its 2008 Tournament of Roses Parade entry, Preservation Celebration. 2008-01-04T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/012008/482015null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Douglas-York-inducted-as-Irrigation-Association-pr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/480695?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Ewing Irrigation President Douglas W. York was inaugurated as the 2008 Irrigation Association president on Dec. 10 during the International Irrigation Show in San Diego. 2007-12-19T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/512007/480695null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Top/Learning-with-Ed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/480064?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 It’s not just a cause célébre with this celebrity 2007-12-18T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/512007/480064/EdBegley303_thumbnail.jpg http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/512007/480064null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-readies-for-8th-Intelligent-Use-of-Water/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/478307?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Rain Bird Corp. unveiled its panel of experts for The Intelligent Use of Water Summit VIII, A Look at Global Conservation Initiatives and Strategies: Leading By Example. 2007-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/502007/478307null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Toro-acquires-Turf-Guard-wireless-monitoring-techn/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/478300?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The Turf Guard system is designed to measure soil moisture, salinity and temperature through buried wireless sensors that transmit data to a web-based interface for analysis. 2007-12-10T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/502007/478300null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/System-flushing-tips-for-irrigation-pros/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/474398?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 When a client calls about a no-close or weeping valve situation, chances are good that a rock or some other piece of debris (stick, PVC chip or shaving, for example) has lodged under the valve diaphragm. 2007-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/472007/474398null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Weathermatic-announces-buyout-of-Ecologic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/472268?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Weathermatic, one of the industry?s fastest growing landscape irrigation manufacturers, has reported the acquisition of Ecologic, developer of the RainBrain line of rain and rain/freeze sensors. 2007-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/462007/472268null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Illinois-law-requires-rain-sensors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/470883?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Through the efforts of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA), rain sensor legislation, which will save millions of gallons of water, has been signed into law in Illinois, effective January 2009. 2007-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/452007/470883null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Irrigation-Association-names-essay-contest-winners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/471019?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Bradley Smith of Bethany, OK, and Daniel Ostrem, who grew up on a farm near Brookings, SD, won the Irrigation Association Education Foundation irrigation careers essay contest, 2007-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/452007/471019null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Drought-retains-firm-grip-on-much-of-southeast-US/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/470195?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 What at first seemed like an inconvenience to homeowners and business people has long since involved into a hardship. 2007-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/452007/470195null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Hamisch-amp-Eckstein-receive-IA-Industry-Achieveme/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/469348?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Fred Hamisch and Gershon Eckstein have been named recipients of the 2007 Irrigation Association Industry Achievement Award. 2007-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/442007/469348null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Rain-Bird-names-winners-of-2007-Intelligent-Use-of/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/469353?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Following a special screening of the six finalists' films at The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Rain Bird presented filmmakers Sergio Cannella and Shalini Kantayya with the Judges Award and the Audience Choice Award respectively for their film entries Carpa Diem and A Drop of Life. 2007-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/442007/469353null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Irrigation-product-manufacturer-Weathermatic-acqui/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/466578?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Ecologic founder Dave Klever will oversee the transition and the move of Ecologic?s manufacturing operations into the Weathermatic production facility in Dallas. 2007-10-19T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/422007/466578null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Businesses-feeling-impact-of-droughtwater-restrict/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/463787?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Drought conditions and water restrictions are affecting companies in the Green Industry and elsewhere all around the country. 2007-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/412007/463787null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/North-Georgia-hit-with-unprecedented-water-restric/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/461497?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Level 4 emergency all but bans outdoor watering by homeowners in 61 counties and the Atlanta metro area. 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/402007/461497null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/California-Agricultural-Irrigation-Association-Nam/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/458492?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 The California Agricultural Irrigation Association, which promotes irrigation efficiency in the world?s seventh largest agricultural economy, has been named Irrigation Association 2007 Partner of the Year. 2007-09-19T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/382007/458492null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/Tucson-fining-commercial-water-wasters/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/455552?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 So far, the city has recorded citations for 16 commercial entities, most of which have repeated water waste offenses. 2007-09-08T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/362007/455552null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Home+Page+Feature+Box+Bottom/Rain-Birds-Dave-Johnson-talks-about-conserving-fre/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/454405?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 I think it helps all of us for everyone to think about the water issues and think about ways we can use less. Several areas of the country experienced drought this summer. 2007-08-28T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/362007/454405null HTML http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/Green+Industry+News/The-Toro-Co-acquires-Rain-Master-Irrigation-System/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/450574?contextCategoryId=475&ref=25 Rain Master products become part of the company?s Irritrol line and strengthens its position in the central controller market 2007-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.landscapemanagement.net/landscape/data/articlestandard/landscape/332007/450574null HTML