Educational resources on the latest in water management trends, news, and best practices.
Across the United States, emerging data shows that winter precipitation patterns may not deliver the water many regions rely on for the coming irrigation season. In key Western states, snowpack — nature’s “water reservoir” — is significantly lower than normal, raising concerns about water availability, drought intensification, and the likelihood of municipal water restrictions in […]
As the world’s population continues to grow, so does the global demand for life-sustaining water across all continents. But due to ongoing, historic Megadrought conditions, water resources are fast dwindling and becoming extremely scarce. Summers are blazing hotter and longer, and rainfall is less frequent. Snowpacks that are depended upon to fill reservoirs are scanty […]
Although lawns and plants of Summer will go dormant in the Fall to conserve their energy before the long, frigid months of Winter, it’s vital that landscape maintenance continues to prepare for Spring thaw to come. That means pruning, trimming—as well as planting and caring for new Winter landscapes. Maintaining Landscapes Before Winter Sets In […]
If you’ve seen headlines about “Day Zero,” here’s the plain-English version: it’s the hypothetical day when taps run dry—when a city no longer has enough reliable supply and pressure to deliver water to homes and businesses. It’s not just a global problem; U.S. communities are edging closer as hotter, drier conditions collide with population growth […]
How Real-Time Water Data Is Strengthening Sustainability Across Real Estate Portfolios As the real estate industry embraces ESG strategies and faces mounting climate-related pressures, one resource is rising in strategic importance: water. Real-time water data is one of the most effective—and often overlooked—tools for reducing risk, improving operational efficiency, and achieving sustainability goals across commercial, […]
Water management systems consist of several components, intricately combined. Customer demand must be met, company assets must be monitored, and water safety must be maintained. If any one of these aspects fail, water service is disrupted. Today, AI (artificial intelligence) monitoring systems connected to remote sensors can immediately recognize any minor changes in performance that […]
On a professional sports field, every blade of grass needs to perform—under cleats, cameras, and crowds. Turf must be consistent, safe, and game-ready, no matter the weather. That’s why top teams in the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and beyond use smart irrigation systems to ensure precise watering where and when it’s needed—minimizing stress zones, eliminating guesswork, […]
Sustainable landscaping protects the environment and preserves limited water resources, while keeping landscapes beautiful and healthy. Eco-friendly techniques used to maintain green spaces, lawns and gardens in sustainable landscaping include planting drought-tolerant native species that are adapted to local climate and soil, using organic materials instead of fertilizers to nourish soil, and water-efficient irrigation, which […]
In the Southwest, where water is becoming more scarce with every passing year of Megadrought, xeriscaping has become the predominant landscape of choice. Water-wise and visually-appealing, xeriscaping is a landscape designed with native, drought-tolerant desert plants and succulents, colorful rocks, pavers and pebbled pathways, anchored by lacy ferns and graceful palms—an exotic alternative to water-guzzling […]
In 2023, California signed AB1572 into law, requiring the removal of non-functional turf irrigated with potable water by 2028. The move is a bold step toward long-term water conservation and climate adaptation. For sustainability leaders, facility managers, and landscape specifiers, the message is clear: the era of turf-heavy commercial landscapes is ending. But as organizations […]
