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Irrigation Association deadline nears for booth-space contracts

The Irrigation Show & Education Conference is set for Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas along with the National Groundwater Association, creating one of the largest irrigation exhibitions ever.

March 4, 2016

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Irrigation classes provide chance to catch up on those CEUs

With the busy season approaching fast, landscapers may be trying to schedule continuing education sessions during what’s left of the cold weather. The Irrigation Association has a comprehensive list of training opportunities that offer the chance to earn continuing education units (CEUs) to obtain – or maintain – your certification credentials. While professional certification is […]

February 26, 2016

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Green industry comes together to support classic lawns

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is partnering with the Irrigation Association and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) to promote National Lawn Care Month in April, joining Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), which last year became the first association to partner with NALP on the project. In April, with the return of the growing […]

February 12, 2016

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IA’s ‘Drought Summit’ eyes greater use of existing technology

The Irrigation Association (IA) today published its report and recommendations stemming from the organization’s Nov. 13 “Drought Summit” in California. Offering no panaceas, the IA report does point to the potential for existing water-efficient technologies to have a much greater impact on water shortages. Broadening the adoption of those enhanced technologies and systems, the IA […]

February 2, 2016

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Landscape Irrigation Contractor class set for Feb. 24-25

From Feb. 24-25, the Irrigation Association will host a Landscape Irrigation Contractor class, offering a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors.

January 7, 2016

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How to: Harvesting rainwater is specialized, lucrative

Rainwater harvesting is primarily used for landscape irrigation, although it’s also used as non-potable water for things such as laundry and drinking water.

November 24, 2015

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IA adds ‘Drought Summit’ to its annual show lineup

The Irrigation Association (IA) announced this week it will play host to a “Drought Summit” in conjunction with its 2015 Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Long Beach, California. The education conference is set for Nov. 9-13, while dates for the show are Nov. 11-12. The Drought Summit is scheduled for Nov. 13 from 8:30 […]

September 2, 2015

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Last chance to book exhibition space at the 2015 Irrigation Show

More than 200,000 square feet of exhibition and educational space and 300-plus exhibitors will be on hand for the 2015 Irrigation Show in Long Beach, Ca.

June 29, 2015

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Classes, webinars set on key irrigation issues for landscape professionals

The Irrigation Association has scheduled a number of new classes and webinars of special interest to landscape professionals. Classes are held in a variety of locations around the country and details are available at the association’s website. Here’s a look at a couple of the webinars set for the coming months: July 9, 2-3 p.m. […]

June 22, 2015

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Working with water restrictions

What you need to know, no matter where you live As drought conditions worsen and population centers grow, ordinances limiting water use are increasingly common. “Water restrictions are the new normal,” says Warren Gorowitz, vice president of sustainability with Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply in Phoenix. “Our industry has an opportunity to be part of […]

April 20, 2015

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IA to offer classes, webinars throughout U.S. for professionals

The Irrigation Association is offering regular and online classes, and webinars in multiple cities this year. The webinars are from 2 to 3 p.m. EST and free unless otherwise noted. However, they are only available to IA members. Here are the classes for March: March 2 Introduction to Irrigation & Installation Long Island, New York […]

February 16, 2015

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Famed American artist Robert Wyland to be keynote speaker at 2015 Irrigation Show & Education Conference

The time has come again for the Irrigation Association to start planning for its annual Irrigation Show & Education Conference. To kick things off, Robert Wyland, an American artist known for his large outdoor murals featuring life-size whales and other sea life, will be the keynote speaker for the 2015 Irrigation Show & Education Conference […]

February 5, 2015