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LEGAL IA letter urges water efficient drought solutions


Te Irrigation Association, Fairfax, Virginia, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Interi- or and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, both in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 14, emphasizing the importance of water use efficiency and a prompt implementation of Inflation Reduction Act provisions to fight Western drought. While written by IA CEO Natasha Rankin, CAE, and IA Advocacy Director Nathan


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Elevate brings landscape contractors together


NALP’s new conference in Orlando, Florida, provided opportunities for 1,800 attendees to network and learn about industry topics like safety and hiring.


Western drought spurs new water cuts


As the Colorado River continues to lose water, the U.S. Department of the Interior is implementing water cuts and asking states to create water reduction plans.


IRA to provide tax credits for environmental changes


Landscape businesses could receive tax credits and funding for purchasing electric vehicles and adjusting to greener forms of energy.


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Central Turf & Irrigation Supply opens first Indiana location


Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, Elmsford, New York, announces the opening of its first location in the state of Indiana, in South Bend. It opened two loca- tions in Ohio this year.


Nibco advances 35-year employee to director


Nibco Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, promoted Sally Boyer to director of marketing communications. In her new role, Boyer assumes the responsibili-


ties for the Nibco NIBwomen’s Conference and sales trainee program.


PBI-Gordon promotes 2 to vice president roles


PBI-Gordon Corporation, Shawnee, Kansas, pro- moted Jason Manz to the newly created role of vice president of strategic marketing and new business development and Eric Smith to vice president of reg- ulatory, formulation and GLP.


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Bowen, the letter represented the call for action against Western drought sounded out by the 1,300 member companies of the IA. “Te reason I wrote the letter is that I wanted to show our members and industry writ


large that this is an important issue for the IA and that we’re working on their behalf,” Bowen says. On Aug. 16, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law,


extending $4 billion for drought relief efforts and $40 billion for ag, forestry and rural com- munity investment, all in the Western U.S. As the administration implements drought mitigation efforts like the IRA, Bowen and


Rankin asked for it to prioritize the use of water efficiency tools and systems, consider the interests of impacted stakeholders and industries and recognize the economic impacts on the agriculture and landscape sectors. Te IA letter also encouraged the administration to adopt a long-term drought-target-


ing approach that rewards efficient water use; supports sustainable economic and popula- tion growth; develops, maintains and manages needed infrastructure; emphasizes the value of water reuse strategies; educates stakeholders about water use efficiency; and promotes adoption of best practices.


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TECHNOLOGY Winsupply makes its first delivery by drone


Winsupply Inc., Dayton, Ohio, backed by Drone Express, made its first-ever drone delivery of an exclusive Nibco product from the Winsupply Distribution Center in Mi- amisburg, Ohio, to Centerville Winsupply on Aug. 12.


Te historical three-mile drone flight


marks the beginning of Winsupply consistently delivering a wide range of products weigh- ing under five pounds from the Winsupply Distribution Center in Miamisburg, Ohio. Drone Express uses autonomous drones for efficient local delivery while reducing the im- pact on the environment. “We are really excited to enter into this unique partnership with Winsupply,” says


Drone Express CEO Beth Flippo. “Tis delivery model is a game-changer in the world of construction. Pioneering this system with Winsupply is a perfect fit.”


SUSTAINABILITY Hunter expands controller recycling program


Hunter Industries, San Marcos, California, expanded its Irriga- tion Controller Recycling Program to Hunter Preferred Program members in the U.S. to reduce e-waste in the irrigation industry. Since launching the program in 2019, Hunter has recy-


cled more than 13,000 pounds of controller e-waste through its partnership with nonprofit Blue Star Recyclers. Hunter has also helped support Blue Star Recyclers’ mission to create jobs for people with disabilities through the organization’s recycling operations.


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