Drought forces water use restrictions in Rhode Island, Massachusetts
Federal officials declared a drought-related disaster in all five Rhode Island counties as New England experiences a widespread lack of rainfall. read more
Communities introduce new water ordinances hoping to combat drought
Spokane, Wash., limits watering to four times a week and Aurora, Colo., mulls restricting the type of turf planted in new developments and redevelopments. read more
Max Moreno offers solutions to conserve water in the wake of new restrictions
Max Moreno discusses the best strategies and solutions for water conservation to get through the busy summer season in the face of the megadrought. read more
National news roundup
We take a quick look at the industry news happening around the nation over the past month that landscape contractors should be aware of. read more
Water World: Water-saving success
Location: Palo Alto, Calif. Company: Gachina Landscape Management A well-planned irrigation system is never more important than during a drought. With water conservation in mind, Gachina Landscape Management renovated Oak Creek Apartments’ irrigation system. It was California’s worst drought in decades, but the Gachina team helped Oak Creek take advantage of a $50,000 rebate from the Santa Clara Valley Water... read more
TurfMutt releases elementary classroom materials
TurfMutt, an environmental stewardship and education program, added new classroom materials for grades K to 5. In conjunction with Scholastic, TurfMutt created a digital storybook, titled “The West Coast Mission,” an online climate change game and lesson plans for teachers. The program helps students learn about science and the environment from the perspective of the backyard, community and personal green... read more
