Brilliance LED trainer Kevin Smith walks through how to match low-voltage fixtures to every application — from path lights and accent lighting to tree fixtures and advanced techniques — for professional results that reduce callbacks.

When the Town of Queen Creek in Arizona began planning a new 85-acre park, town leaders knew sustainable water management would be central to the design.

The 2026 IA Advocacy Summit brought irrigation professionals to Washington to meet with 27 congressional offices and EPA WaterSense staff, advancing priorities on water efficiency, EQIP, turf policy and the 2026 Farm Bill.

The Irrigation Association hosted its 2026 Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C., March 10-12, giving members an opportunity to talk with lawmakers and federal agencies about policies shaping irrigation and water management.

Today's irrigation design software does far more than drafting — it automates complex calculations, improves team communication and supports sustainable water management.

Following design and installation best practices ensures irrigation systems deliver on expectations, maximize water efficiency, and build contractor reputation through customer satisfaction and system longevity.

Irrigation Association certification validates technical expertise, opens career opportunities, and elevates industry professionalism while delivering measurable benefits to contractors and clients through improved system performance.

EPA pauses WaterSense specification development for spray sprinkler nozzles following Irrigation Association advocacy, shifting to an industry-led approach for creating more effective water conservation standards.

The draft specification, initially released in November 2023, proposed criteria for spray sprinkler nozzles to earn the WaterSense label.

In the evolving landscape of irrigation, certification through the IA has emerged as a beacon of professionalism and expertise.