Irrigation

FromtheGroundUp_Iss3_25 – 1
Feature
Soil moisture sensors provide real-time data that eliminates irrigation guesswork, enabling smart controllers to optimize water use based on actual plant needs rather than fixed schedules.
Natasha
Smart Irrigation Month generated unprecedented industry engagement, securing gubernatorial proclamations across five states and boosting awareness nationwide.
IrrigationPipeline_Iss3_25
Effective irrigation training requires focusing on outcomes, not just completion. Learn what skills are easy to teach versus those requiring years of experience to master.
adsacquiresnds
NDS generated $313 million in revenue in the 12 months ending June 2025, with about 90% of sales in the U.S. 
nampameridian-irrigationshutoff
Residents are reminded not to switch to potable water for lawn irrigation to avoid higher utility bills and because the city does not maintain sufficient domestic supply.
conservainclist
Inc. editors noted that this year’s honorees grew despite rising costs and shifting market conditions.
529 savings now apply to professional credentials
The change allows workers and families to pay for credentialing costs—such as exam fees and related expenses—using 529 funds for the first time.
MWD-doubles-non‑residential-turf-rebate
A recent assessment estimates about 20,000 acres of nonfunctional turf remain across Southern California.
tariff impacts
This article looks at data on imports and analyzes potential impacts from recent tariff news.
SNWA-office
Assignments for fall watering are available at snwa.com, and violations can result in water-waste fines.