Tag Archives: Water Conservation

The Toro Company Recognized With 2016 EPA WaterSense® Excellence Award

Posted on October 10, 2016 by torodriptips

Toro is the first major irrigation manufacturer recognized for a second consecutive year.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized The Toro Company with a 2016 WaterSense® Excellence Award for its efforts and education in water conservation. Toro was presented the award at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas. Continue reading →

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Western Water Rights and Policy this Week on The Water Zone

Posted on May 2, 2016 by torodriptips

This Thursday, May 5th, at 6p.m. PST on The Water Zone Radio Show, tune in for an extra special agriculture episode hosted by Inge Bisconer and Paul McFadden.  They’ll talk to two of the foremost experts on Western water issues, Read the full article…

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The Toro Company Recognizes World Water Day with Efforts to Promote Water Efficiency

Posted on March 22, 2016 by torodriptips

Today is United Nations World Water Day 2016, promoting awareness of serious regional water shortages around the world and the search for solutions to the critical threats these scarce water supplies pose to humanity. The Toro Company is a worldwide leader in the development of innovative water-preservation technologies for turf and agricultural irrigation applications. In recognition of the company’s commitment to driving water sustainability, Toro was invited to the nation’s capital today to participate in the White House Water Summit. Continue reading →

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Water Use Efficiency in Alfalfa on The Water Zone

Posted on January 12, 2016 by torodriptips

Alfalfa’s been getting a bad rap lately, thanks in part to the drought currently affecting much of the western United States. This Thursday, January 14th, at 6p.m. PST on The Water Zone Radio Show, join special guest-hosts Inge Bisconer and Paul McFadden as they discuss water use efficiency in alfalfa. Continue reading →

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The Water Zone Radio Show, Hosted by Toro Irrigation, to Focus on Water Issues in California Agriculture

Posted on September 9, 2015 by torodriptips

This Thursday, September 10th, “The Water Zone” radio show, hosted by Toro, will focus on California’s agricultural industry and efforts to save water amid the historic drought. Guests include Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Senior Advisor to California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr., and Manager of the San Luis Canal Company, among others. Continue reading →

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New Bill would support California Emergency Drought Relief

Posted on August 28, 2015 by torodriptips

On July 30th, U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer introduced the California Emergency Drought Relief Act, a bill with both short and long-term provisions designed to help communities cope with the ongoing drought and combat future droughts.

The bill is the product of months of meetings between Senator Feinstein and her staff, federal, state and local officials, environmental groups, water districts and other stakeholders. Continue reading →

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