The Groundwater Foundation's Green Sites program celebrates groundwater stewardship and encourages green sites to adopt responsible groundwater practices. As a 2013 sponsor of this important program, Rain Bird will give away $2,000 worth of irrigation products to one lucky green space that applies for Green Site designation by September 16, 2013.
ETwater has earned the WaterSense Certification through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program for all of the ETwater irrigation control products.
Netafim has been named the 2013 Stockholm Industry Water Award laureate. The commendation will be presented at a World Water Week ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, on September 3.
The Irrigation Association announced preparations for Smart Irrigation Month, an initiative dedicated to increasing public awareness of the value of water-use efficiency, water-saving products, practices and services. All industry professionals and companies are invited to participate.
Since the program's inception, WaterSense labeled products have helped consumers save $8.9 billion in water and energy bills and 487 billion gallons of water.
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. announced the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market, which will be held Sept. 17-20, 2013, at the Chicago Merchandise Mart.
New this year at Hardscape North America, the first HNA Installer Championship will test and recognize the skills, dedication and passion of hardscape contractors from the United States, Canada and Mexico. Up to 12 teams will be tested on their application of industry best practices, safety, quality and craftsmanship in a race against the clock and other top installers.