Sarah WebbAug 15, 2023
The Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) welcomed new governing board members and recognized volunteers during its annual conference Aug. 26-29 in Marana, Ariz. Newly elected governing board members include: Stephanie Jensen, BASF, holding a manufacturer seat; Karen Larson,…
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
Aaron Hobbs, who has served as president of Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) for the last 10 years, announced his resignation. Hobbs served as president of the organization since 2010 and during that time, created a strategic plan…
Over 400 pesticide leaders gathered to discuss innovation, sustainability and regulation at the 2019 CropLife America and RISE Regulatory Conference.
Kelly LimpertAug 8, 2018
Karen Reardon, vice president of public affairs for RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment), received the Chairman’s Award, one of CropLife America’s highest honors, for her successful effort to defend against the ban of pesticide use on private property…
Marty WhitfordAug 15, 2023
The Governing Board for Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), at the group’s annual meeting in August in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., unanimously approved a membership dues increase to fund a more proactive messaging stance and fight mounting pesticide litigation…
LM StaffAug 8, 2018
The Montgomery County, Md., Circuit Court struck down the county’s ban on lawn and garden pesticide use on private property, deeming it unlawful and preempted by Maryland law. Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) said it is pleased with…
“Where should we begin today?” Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) President Aaron Hobbs asked a crowd of members and golf course superintendents attending the organization’s annual Industry Issues Breakfast Feb. 8 at the Golf Industry Show (GIS) in…
Dillon StewartAug 15, 2023
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), along with six local businesses and seven residents of Montgomery County, Md., filed a lawsuit on Nov. 21 that challenges the passage of the county's pesticide ban. “Our nearly two-year challenge to the…
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE), an organization that promotes the safe use of pesticides to control pests and invasive species, held its 2016 conference in Williamsburg, Va., Aug. 29-Sept 1. RISE added 15 members in 2016, making the…
Marisa PalmieriAug 16, 2023
Earlier this month the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a preliminary pollinator risk assessment for the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid, saying it shows a threat to some pollinators. EPA’s assessment indicates that imidacloprid potentially poses risk to hives when the…
LM StaffJan 4, 2016
Sarah Laborde, grassroots manager for RISE, talks about the pesticide ordinance passed by Montgomery County earlier this year. Learn how this bill could potentially affect other municipalities across the U.S.
Montgomery County, Md., became the first major locality in the U.S. to ban the use of cosmetic pesticides on private lawns, the Washington Post reports. The ban goes into effect in 2018. The County Council voted 6-to-3 to prohibit use…
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) and Abby Wambach, co-captain of the World Cup champion U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, have announced a partnership to raise awareness about the benefits of natural turf. Wambach became a spokesperson in the media for the support of…
LM SponsorAug 15, 2023
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Dillon StewartAug 16, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army published the Clean Water Rule, which the EPA says will protect drinking water for more than 117 million Americans. Released May 27, the rule aims to provide a clearer definition of…
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