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The American Society of Landscape Architects is calling for entries to its 2026 Emerging Professionals Design Competition, inviting early-career landscape architects and final-year student members to develop concepts to transform the Angie Knoll Park, a highly visible yet currently inaccessible open space in downtown Los Angeles.
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The home construction industry is placing greater emphasis on outdoor water use, making irrigation system performance a larger part of the overall building design.
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Andrew Moberly, CLIA, CIC, CIT, CWM, CLVLT, of Hunter Industries has been working in the irrigation industry for 17 years.
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July marks the start of Smart Irrigation Month.
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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.
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The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) announced that CEO Rhett Evans will conclude his leadership role in 2027, marking nearly two decades with the organization.
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With the FIFA World Cup 2026 games well underway, Michigan State University has launched a series of stories highlighting how its collaboration with FIFA and the University of Tennessee is providing natural rather than artificial turf for the tournament.
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Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR), like many municipalities nationwide, is faced with reducing water use.
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Each year, the Irrigation Association’s Anthony W. “Tony” LaFetra Scholarship program recognizes a group of exceptional students whose passion, dedication and potential reflect a bright future for the irrigation industry.
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Houzz, an online platform focused on home design, renovation, landscaping and construction, released survey results showing that homeowners are investing in projects that expand usable living space and create more comfortable areas for relaxation and entertaining.
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The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) announced an expansion of the educational offerings at The Landscape Show 2026 with the introduction of a dedicated Irrigation Track.
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The outdoor lighting industry has matured tremendously over the last two decades.
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Frequent drought conditions, increasing watering restrictions and rising utility costs challenge irrigation contractors to meet all those demands while delivering on property owners’ aesthetic expectations.
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Project Evergreen announces the return of You Move, We Mow Challenge.