Volume 3, Issue 3 - July 2006


H2o Concepts has utilized the world class network of weather stations known as the Oklahoma Mesonet to bring Weather Reach technology to Oklahoma.
H2o Concepts is creating a successful business centered around technology proven to save 20 to 50 percent on landscape water usage.


July is Smart Water Month


Water conservation is a growing concern. Stretched water resources challenge the demand for beautiful landscapes. New technology and practices have made smart irrigation and control an important part of the landscape irrigation industry. In response to these new technologies the Irrigation Association has named July Smart Irrigation Month.
A Partnership

As we take advantage of resources that allow us to be more efficient in our landscape management practices, we will have more opportunities to provide better service to customers and we will better manage our most precious resource, water. It will be the irrigation industry's responsibility to partner with local communities, government, and others to promote healthy irrigation techniques.

July was designated Smart Irrigation Month because July is a peak water-use month. Too many are overwatering their landscapes, wasting water and money. Adopting water savvy habits and utilizing Smart Control not only helps reduce this waste, it saves money while promoting a healthier lawn and landscape. Smart Control technology automatically adapts to changing weather conditions to provide a landscape with the right amount of water all year long.

What Can You Do?

For the premier solution in landscape water conservation, Irrisoft and Rain Bird® Corporation have joined forces to bring you the ™, the new standard in weather-smart irrigation. The ET Manager utilizes to bring weather-based control to virtually any sprinkler controller. The ET Manager uses real-time weather conditions to ensure that landscapes are kept at an optimum moisture balance.



New EPA Program Saves Dollars and Makes Sense

WaterSense will educate American consumers on making smart water choices that save money and maintain high environmental standards.



Oklahoma Drought Threatens Crops

If it doesn't rain soon, Oklahoma's cotton crop could be in big trouble this year. Forty-two percent of the crop is in poor or very poor condition.