Next week is the 2012 Landscape Industry Show sponsored by the California Landscape Contractor’s Association. The show is titled “Back in the Game” and if you ask me, the CLCA has gotten back in the game. The past few years I believe the show experienced a decrease in attendance, but this year the CLCA is back with some new offerings and I think this year has the potential to be… Read more »
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CategoriesWho Will Get Rich from Water's Scarcity?
Today the commodity receiving the most interest is gold, but water is the one commodity we can’t live without. As National Geographic put it back in 1993, “All the water that will ever be is, right now.” Our supply of water is limited, but as long as we demand to water our lawns at noon or having lawns in sweltering climates, increased demand should amount to an increase in prices. The only question that remains… Read more »
Who Will Get Rich from Water’s Scarcity?
Today the commodity receiving the most interest is gold, but water is the one commodity we can’t live without. As National Geographic put it back in 1993, “All the water that will ever be is, right now.” Our supply of water is limited, but as long as we demand to water our lawns at noon or having lawns in sweltering climates, increased demand should amount to an increase in prices. The only question that remains… Read more »
The H2O Overhaul Challenge
“H2Overhaul” seeks best ideas to include in next-generation water efficiency building projects around the world. Cassandra Cappello of Jovoto sent me the information below and I think this is an excellent opportunity for you to show others how you are literally saving water. The challenge stared a few weeks ago, but there is still plenty of time for you to submit your concepts. Please take a look, rise up and accept the challenge. Come… Read more »
WaterSmart Innovations Conference Is A Resounding Success
There was a tremendous amount of activity at last week’s WaterSmart Innovations Conference . I counted 43 exhibitors, and attendance exceeded 800 people from 33 states and 9 countries. More importantly, I felt the attendees were serious about managing water more efficiently and the conversations were interesting and meaningful. This was definitely the right crowd wanting to make a difference in water management. One of the best conversation I had… Read more »
100 Ways Winner of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners! Stacy Long of Rosville, CA Sean Williams of Tampa, FL Carol Marszalek or Irving, TX Jeff Glander or Olympia, WA Chris Daines of Bakersfield, CA Rod Black of San Antonio, TX Pierre Gibbons of Baltimore, MD You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the 100 winners… Read more »
A Story of Rebates, Smarter Water Use and 34% Water Savings
With all of the other issues that board members and managers wrestle with day to day, landscaping may not be at the top of their minds. But the cost of inefficiencies can add up. A typical community association uses nearly double the amount of water needed to maintain a healthy landscape. Often, boards and managers don’t know how much water they are using. In response to California’s ongoing drought, the community of Westaire in Martinez,… Read more »
10 Easy Ways To Make Your Landscape More Water Efficient Today
There are number of ways to reduce water usage on your property. Often the perception is that you have to make a large upfront investment for a water management program to pay off. While often an upfront investment leads to long-term savings, there are a number of small changes you can make to your daily and weekly maintenance program that will make an immediate impact on your water… Read more »