Events

Irrigation Association Show 2010

Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona
December 5-7, 2010

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Dig It!

References

Lawns and Water Demand in California

Public Policy Institute Article

Irrigation Association Turf and Landscape Best Management Practices

Click the title above to download this Adobe PDF document.

Glossary of Irrigation Terms

A glossary of irrigation terms from the Irrigation Association.

Literature Review of Water Savings Studies

… for Weather and Soil Moisture Based Landscape Irrigation. Click the link to download this as an Adobe PDF document.

Links

Xeriscape Conversion Study

Assessment of water savings potential comparing turfgrass and xeric landscape.

Tall Fescue Drought Performance

A comprehensive study researching the effects of irrigation scheduling, mowing height and cultivar on tall fescue. Click the title link to read and download this paper.

Organic Materials Review Institute

The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) is a national nonprofit organization that determines which input products are allowed for use in organic production and processing. OMRI Listed—or approved—products may be used on operations that are certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program.

Mail Order for Soil Probes

Click the title link for a catalog of soil probes, or an alternative source for soil probes is found here.

Soil Water Conservation Society

Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization -- founded in 1943 -- that serves as an advocate for conservation professionals and for science-based conservation practice, programs, and policy.

Recent Articles:

Biological Diversity in the Soil – Good for Business! Find out more.

Conversation with Gene Barnes Find out more.

Evaluation of California Weather-Based “SMART” Irrigation Controller Programs Find out more.

Rainbird ESP Modular Controller Review Find out more.

September 2009 Irrigation Scheduling Find out more.

August 2009 Irrigation Scheduling Find out more.

July 2009 Irrigation Scheduling Data Find out more.

Hunter Pro C Controller Review Find out more.