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Additionally, using wireless mesh sensor technology to feed data back to the main office.  The system uses Crossbow Technologies wireless mesh tech.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/11/16/444462-irrigation-smarts-tee-up-savings-wireless-technology-moves-sensors-to-the-greens-and-fairways-of-leading-golf-courses-and-enables-substantial-cost-savings-sensors</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/11/16/444462-irrigation-smarts-tee-up-savings-wireless-technology-moves-sensors-to-the-greens-and-fairways-of-leading-golf-courses-and-enables-substantial-cost-savings-sensors</guid><category>technology</category><category>water</category><category>turf</category><category>conservation</category><category>irrigation</category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:49:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>New shower head adds air bubbles to water drops to save water</title><description><![CDATA[While not the normal irrigation fair, this is water related.  Saving water is a significant part of what I try to do everyday through my work.  This device also does that.  It's a shower head that combines air with the water in a new way.  I would love to try one.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/11/11/437375-new-shower-head-adds-air-bubbles-to-water-drops-to-save-water</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/11/11/437375-new-shower-head-adds-air-bubbles-to-water-drops-to-save-water</guid><category>technology</category><category>water</category><category>bathroom</category><category>bath</category><category>water-management</category><category>remodel</category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:13:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Treehugger: Pavers To Collect and Purify Rainwater</title><description><![CDATA[Permeable hardscape used to collect and purify rainwater.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/09/26/375696-treehugger-pavers-to-collect-and-purify-rainwater</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/09/26/375696-treehugger-pavers-to-collect-and-purify-rainwater</guid><category>water</category><category>rain</category><category>home-garden</category><category>hardscape</category><category>pavers</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:03:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Irrigation holds off global warming effects on farmland</title><description><![CDATA["New research suggests that irrigation has kept croplands cool, essentially countering rising temperatures caused by greenhouse gas emissions over the last half century. But in the future, global warming will win out and agricultural areas will see hotter temperatures."]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/09/15/363393-irrigation-holds-off-global-warming-effects-on-farmland</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/09/15/363393-irrigation-holds-off-global-warming-effects-on-farmland</guid><category>water</category><category>california</category><category>warming</category><category>research</category><category>climate</category><category>conservation</category><category>temperatures</category><category>irrigation</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Contracting irrigation work - How to hire the right person for the job - Landscape Design/Build</title><description><![CDATA[Considering hiring and irrigation contractor or a design/build contractor for your landscape work?  This is an aritcle describing some of the things to look for, do, and consider for your project.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/09/15/363171-contracting-irrigation-work-how-to-hire-the-right-person-for-the-job-landscape-designbuild</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/09/15/363171-contracting-irrigation-work-how-to-hire-the-right-person-for-the-job-landscape-designbuild</guid><category>water</category><category>landscape</category><category>landscaping</category><category>home-garden</category><category>irrigaiton</category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:17:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Irrigation Association, USDA Celebrate Irrigation Efficiency</title><description><![CDATA[Preserving water through efficient irrigation is good for the environment, good for wildlife and good for growers, said Sen. Conrad Burns of Montana at an event celebrating Smart Irrigation Month.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/08/02/309833-irrigation-association-usda-celebrate-irrigation-efficiency</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/08/02/309833-irrigation-association-usda-celebrate-irrigation-efficiency</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Wed, 2 Aug 2006 16:07:55 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Irrigation Efficiency Brochure Released for Smart Irrigation Month</title><description><![CDATA[A brochure of water-efficiency tips for homeowners is available for download in recognition of Smart Irrigation Month, the Irrigation Association announced.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/18/292056-irrigation-efficiency-brochure-released-for-smart-irrigation-month</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/18/292056-irrigation-efficiency-brochure-released-for-smart-irrigation-month</guid><category>water</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 19:02:36 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>IA goes on tour with USDA for Smart Irrigation Month</title><description><![CDATA[FALLS CHURCH, VA — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns declared July Smart Irrigation Month as top agriculture officials and the Irrigation Association launched a tour to promote efficient irrigation.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/18/291981-ia-goes-on-tour-with-usda-for-smart-irrigation-month</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/18/291981-ia-goes-on-tour-with-usda-for-smart-irrigation-month</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:47:36 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Conservation is key to irrigation of yard</title><description><![CDATA[Paying attention to your irrigation system the plants you use in your yard can be key to using landscape water effectively.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/16/290156-conservation-is-key-to-irrigation-of-yard</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/16/290156-conservation-is-key-to-irrigation-of-yard</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>lawn</category><category>garden</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 01:05:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>July is Smart Irrigation Month!</title><description><![CDATA[The key to efficient outdoor irrigation is applying just enough water and only when necessary. Water-wise habits will result in a healthier lawn and landscape, in addition to conserving water. Plus, reducing your consumption will help reduce your water bill.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/06/279356-july-is-smart-irrigation-month</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/06/279356-july-is-smart-irrigation-month</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Thu, 6 Jul 2006 15:35:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Smart sprinkler use, drip irrigation, cut water bills</title><description><![CDATA[Smart Irrigation can cut your water bills between 20-50% according to this article.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/06/279355-smart-sprinkler-use-drip-irrigation-cut-water-bills</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/06/279355-smart-sprinkler-use-drip-irrigation-cut-water-bills</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Thu, 6 Jul 2006 15:34:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Irrigation: Proper Management Vital</title><description><![CDATA[Population growth and strained water sources drive the need for effective water management.  Zimbabwe might seem a world away but ask anyone in some of the dryer parts of the U.S. and you'll find a lot of similar factors.  There is something to be learned here.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/05/278660-irrigation-proper-management-vital</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/07/05/278660-irrigation-proper-management-vital</guid><category>water</category><category>science</category><category>conservation</category><category>irrigation</category><pubDate>Wed, 5 Jul 2006 22:33:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Be water smart simple steps for conservation</title><description><![CDATA[Great article explaining many tips that can help save water.  The second part of the article is about outside issues including irrigation.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/23/266722-be-water-smart-simple-steps-for-conservation</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/23/266722-be-water-smart-simple-steps-for-conservation</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>garden</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2006 03:42:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Drip Irrigation: Salvation for the Gardener</title><description><![CDATA[All about some of the basics of drip irrigation and how it is used in the garden.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/21/262750-drip-irrigation-salvation-for-the-gardener</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/21/262750-drip-irrigation-salvation-for-the-gardener</guid><category>food</category><category>garden</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><category>drip</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:43:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Using Water Efficiently: Ideas for Commercial Businesses</title><description><![CDATA[Tips from the U.S. EPA on how your business can use water more efficiently.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/21/262338-using-water-efficiently-ideas-for-commercial-businesses</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/21/262338-using-water-efficiently-ideas-for-commercial-businesses</guid><category>business</category><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:58:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Deere acquires irrigation company | Chicago Tribune</title><description><![CDATA[Deere makes another aquisition in the water management space.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/20/261761-deere-acquires-irrigation-company-chicago-tribune</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/20/261761-deere-acquires-irrigation-company-chicago-tribune</guid><category>water</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:03:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Lawn &amp; Landscape Magazine :: News :: Irrigation Certification First in Line for WaterSense Label</title><description><![CDATA[The new EPA water sense labels first items on the block will be irrigation professionals, irriation controllers, and soil moisture sensors.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/20/261760-lawn-landscape-magazine-news-irrigation-certification-first-in-line-for-watersense-label</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/20/261760-lawn-landscape-magazine-news-irrigation-certification-first-in-line-for-watersense-label</guid><category>epa</category><category>water</category><category>irrigation</category><category>watersense</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:02:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Irrigation timing, method affects producers' bottom line</title><description><![CDATA[How your irrigation timing is done can dramatically affect water needs.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/20/261759-irrigation-timing-method-affects-producers-bottom-line</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/20/261759-irrigation-timing-method-affects-producers-bottom-line</guid><category>water</category><category>controller</category><category>home-garden</category><category>irrigaiton</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Water:  Every Drop Counts</title><description><![CDATA[Being water wise in the garden isn't just something "nice" to do any more.  It is becomming a necessity.  This article discusses how things are changing in the face of greater awareness of water usage on lawns and gardens.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/19/260128-water-every-drop-counts</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/19/260128-water-every-drop-counts</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>home-garden</category><category>irrigaiton</category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 18:38:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Using water wisely while in the garden</title><description><![CDATA[Xeriscape and water conservation using efficient irrigation and landscape design techniques.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/18/259147-using-water-wisely-while-in-the-garden</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/18/259147-using-water-wisely-while-in-the-garden</guid><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><category>xeriscape</category><category>water-conservation</category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Conserve water in yard with proper irrigation</title><description><![CDATA[Xeriscape is a style of creating your landscape that doesn't use as much water.  But, it can be rather desert like at times.  But, it doesn't have to be that way.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/18/259124-conserve-water-in-yard-with-proper-irrigation</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/18/259124-conserve-water-in-yard-with-proper-irrigation</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>landscape</category><category>home-garden</category><category>xeriscape</category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:33:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>USDA releases online irrigation calculator</title><description><![CDATA[The USDA has released a new online calculator to help people analyze and understand the energy usage related to their irrigaiton system.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/17/258832-usda-releases-online-irrigation-calculator</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/17/258832-usda-releases-online-irrigation-calculator</guid><category>water</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2006 02:42:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>More water, given less frequently, usually is best for lawns, plants</title><description><![CDATA[Irrigating your landscape with little bits of water at a time can cause problems.  Sometimes it is better to irrigation less frequently and more deeply so that the root systems can establish themselves well.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/17/258590-more-water-given-less-frequently-usually-is-best-for-lawns-plants</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/17/258590-more-water-given-less-frequently-usually-is-best-for-lawns-plants</guid><category>water</category><category>conservation</category><category>garden</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:39:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Watering lawn is all about timing and equipment</title><description><![CDATA[Knowing when to water your lawn is key.  Getting the right amount of water down in the right time and place is critical.  Read the article to learn more.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/17/258583-watering-lawn-is-all-about-timing-and-equipment</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/17/258583-watering-lawn-is-all-about-timing-and-equipment</guid><category>water</category><category>gardening</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:28:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item><item><title>Proper Irrigation Conserves Water</title><description><![CDATA[Proper use of irrigation can give you a stunning outdoor space.  But, it can also waste a tremendous amount of water if your installer doesn't know what they are doing.  Read on to learn more...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Irrigation Watch]]></dc:creator><link>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/17/258579-proper-irrigation-conserves-water</link><guid>http://irrigation.newsvine.com/_news/2006/06/17/258579-proper-irrigation-conserves-water</guid><category>water</category><category>rain</category><category>conservation</category><category>irrigation</category><category>home-garden</category><category>smart-controller</category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:25:00 +0000</pubDate><activity:verb>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post</activity:verb><activity:object-type>http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark</activity:object-type></item></channel></rss>

