LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Governor Hickenlooper has proclaimed July as Smart Irrigation Month. The Irrigation Association first launched Smart Irrigation Month in July 2005 to increase public awareness of the value of water-use efficiency and water-saving products, practices and services. The initiative is designed to:
- Educate homeowners, businesses, growers and other users about simple ways to save money and water.
- Encourage industry firms and professionals to promote smart irrigation practices and technologies to customers.
- Help water providers minimize peak water use and reduce demands on infrastructure in their communities.
- Reinforce the role efficient irrigation plays in providing real solutions to today’s water challenges.
All industry professionals and businesses are encouraged to find creative ways to participate in Smart Irrigation Month.
— Colorado Nursery & Greenhouse Association
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