The Irrigation Association has named Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado, as the Smart Water Application Technologies 2025 Outstanding Industry Partnership Award recipient.

The Irrigation Association announces 2025 award recipients honoring industry excellence, education leadership, and innovation, while opening registration for the Irrigation Show in New Orleans.

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.

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.

Smart Irrigation Month generated unprecedented industry engagement, securing gubernatorial proclamations across five states and boosting awareness nationwide.

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.

NDS generated $313 million in revenue in the 12 months ending June 2025, with about 90% of sales in the U.S. 

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.

Inc. editors noted that this year’s honorees grew despite rising costs and shifting market conditions.

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.