Happy tax day! Thanks to Emancipation Day, the tax procrastinators of the Nation were given a couple extra days to file taxes this year. April 15th fell on a Sunday so you would expect the deadline to move to Monday. This year Monday is Emancipation Day so the deadline was pushed to Tuesday, April 17th. Emancipation Day, you ask? It’s a local holiday in the District of Columbia and by law, District of Columbia holidays… Read more »
Tag: Water Management
CategoriesWanted: You, For Sustainability Leader
Every kid in the universe knows what’s it’s like to want to grow up and change the world. That innate desire to make a difference starts in us the moment we begin to figure out ambition, and sustainability puts that power into our hands. That’s the message I hope attendees walked away with this morning after my talk at the National Facilities Management and Technology Conference in Baltimore. The power is in our… Read more »
If You Have a Problem We Have a Solution.
BACKGROUND The scenic canyon location of this Santa Ynez community is a major draw for residents who enjoy views from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. But the hillside slopes surrounding the community proved problematic for the homeowners’ association. Faced with an aging irrigation system prone to breaking, the board decided to take action to prevent costly water loss from ruptures and to address serious soil erosion problems threatening homes. PROJECT SCOPE Santa… Read more »
Don’t Miss This Year’s Landscape Industry Show
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 »
Don't Miss This Year's Landscape Industry Show
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 »
100 Days Winners of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners! Dina Brown of Leesburg, FL Janice Moss of Atlanta, GA Tim Owens of Mission Viejo, CA Michael Jones of Morganton, NC Ann Parnes of New Orleans, LA Tom Germroth of Phoenix, Arizona Travis Bridges of San Marcos, CA You have each won a Hunter® Wireless Rain-Clik™ rain sensor as part of our 100 Ways, 100 Days campaign. You are among the… Read more »
Live Twitter Forum Every Wednesday
Join experts and colleagues every Wednesday at 2PM ET/11AM PT for a live TwitterChat at #LandscapeChat. ValleyCrest has teamed up with Corona Tools to interview thought leaders throughout the industry who share ideas and insights related to the design, construction and management of commercial properties including topics like: Sustainability Water management Key industry conference information Implications of… 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 »
Burton S. Sperber – A Leader in Water Management
Burt Sperber inspired, motivated and truly helped thousands of people. He was a strong proponent for water management. He understood the value of water conservation and was always supportive of trying new products to save customers water and money. He collaborated with others in the industry and helped develop many water-saving products over the years. He understood the far reaching aspects of water management. Below is an obituary released Monday from ValleyCrest, as well as… Read more »
Burton S. Sperber — A Leader in Water Management
Burt Sperber inspired, motivated and truly helped thousands of people. He was a strong proponent for water management. He understood the value of water conservation and was always supportive of trying new products to save customers water and money. He collaborated with others in the industry and helped develop many water-saving products over the years. He understood the far reaching aspects of water management. Below is an obituary released Monday from ValleyCrest, as well as… Read more »
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