This is what the Irrigation Association has been up to during the second quarter:
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Deborah M. Hamlin selected as new Irrigation Association executive director to replace retiring Executive Director Tom Kimmell
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Members visit lawmakers, federal staff in
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Preparations progress for 27th International Irrigation Show in
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Technical Conference Committee schedules more than 60 technical presentations for International Irrigation Show
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IA trade-out program gets commitments from record 54 publications to run show, education ads
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Education Manager Caitlin Chipperfield becomes an IA Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
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Overall membership grows by 18 percent from 2005 with contractor memberships showing the biggest gain at 28 percent n Smart Irrigation Month Web site and ads are developed; participation is widespread among industry, trade press, water purveyors, affiliates and local, federal, state and international programs
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Environmental Protection Agency unveils WaterSense program and water efficiency label; irrigation certification programs and irrigation products will be first in line for the label
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IA has strong representation at the Environmental Protection Agency public meeting on WaterSense criteria to recognize certification programs
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Executive director joins committee to choose a board to lead the
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Members provided feedback for developers of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's online Irrigation Energy Estimator for evaluating energy savings for irrigation upgrades and operational changes
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IA participates in introductory conference call with new Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne n State and Affiliate Relations engaged in legislation, regulatory activity in 16 states
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IA conducts presentation on challenges of working in multiple jurisdictions for the American Backflow Prevention Association annual show; discusses irrigation efficiency with National American Horticultural Supply Association water task force
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IA discusses ramifications of
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Irrigation Association Education Foundation awards trips to the 27th International Irrigation Show to four student winners of irrigation events at the Professional Landcare Network Student Career Days n IAEF hosts 22 instructors at the
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IAEF develops video promoting Careers in Irrigation for high school and college students Michael Noftle, CID, CAIS, of Clearwater Supply Inc.,
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History Committee re-formed to develop a plan to display irrigation artifacts collected by the late Bob Morgan
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Members of Center Pivot Common Interest Group launch a campaign to promote the benefits of pivot irrigation to Nebraska n Aerator and Fountain Common Interest Group becomes independent Aerator and Fountain Manufacturers Association
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Smart Water Application Technologies program accepts comments on the first draft of phase two of soil moisture sensor tests, Outdoor Operational Test on Turf Grass; develops procedures for selecting next product categories for technology promotion
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SWAT enters marketing agreements with
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SWAT tests educational materials developed for homeowners, unveils logo
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IA provides financial support for legislative agenda of Irrigation Association of New England as well as Web site, membership development plan for Alberta Chapter
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Phoenix Irrigation Supply of Elk Grove, Ill., joins the Irrigation Association as a Silver member
| JULY IS SMART IRRIGATION MONTH |
The Irrigation Association has named July Smart Irrigation Month to promote efficient watering practices, technologically advanced irrigation products, and water conservation. Smart Irrigation Month is an industry-wide opportunity to promote water-saving products, practices and services. With growing demands straining water resources everywhere, there is a push to promote water-saving products, adopt “best practices” and educate customers about how to do more with less. Visit the Irrigation Association's Web site to learn more about what you can do. |