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Sustainability

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Each July, the IA spearheads Smart Irrigation Month which highlights the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation.
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The scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 and were awarded to students who have shown a passion and interest in sustainability.
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A coalition, including the Irrigation Association, urges USDA’s NRCS to simplify and maintain key irrigation practices on Climate-Smart list.
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The decision supplements the 2007 Interim Guidelines to address continued low runoff conditions in the Colorado River Basin. 
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Smart Irrigation Month, sponsored by HydroPoint, will emphasize the importance of efficient irrigation in conserving water.
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The projects will improve irrigation efficiency, support habitats for endangered species and benefit communities.
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Are there processes in your HR office that can be parallelized with software that couldn’t otherwise be in person?
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Innovation Row is a part of the Irrigation Show and Education Week that features startup technology companies promoting their products.
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Bisconer has served on the IA Board since 2018 and took over for Randy Wood, who served as the 2023 IA president. 
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The SEIS outlines a plan developed in collaboration with the seven Basin states to conserve at least 3 million acre-feet of water.