The California Landscape Contractors Association has become a California sponsor for the urban portion of the 2011 California Irrigation Institute's 49th Annual Fall Conference, which takes place in Sacramento, Jan. 31- Feb. 1, 2011 at the Sacramento Hilton Arden Hotel.
The California Irrigation Institute is the oldest independent forum on water and irrigation in California and typically features water experts, government agency heads, water district managers, innovative farmers and those featuring new water saving technology. The primary purpose of the institute is host an annual conference on water issues.
The theme of this year's conference is titled: California Water - Can we find a Balance? Attendees come from all over California and the Western United States to engage in discussions relating to all areas of irrigation: water supply, conservation, water use efficiency, water quality and surface and ground water management. What makes this conference especially unique is participants are actively engaged in open discussions moderated by industry experts. All participants are searching for the best solutions to the issues being discussed. Some of the many topics of this year's conference include agricultural water policies, water budgeting, the Delta, the Colorado River and more.
Despite this year's good rainfall, water conservation is still a priority for California due to low reserves, increased population and an aging water infrastructure. "Water availability is an important issue that impacts us all and we are proud to support the California Irrigation Institute in such a worthwhile event," said Sharon McGuire, executive director of the CLCA. "California's water crisis remains one of our state's most difficult challenges and all industry players need to work together to manage our resources, protect our environment and shape our future. Efficient irrigation and water management of landscape water usage is part of the solution to managing California's water."