The Irrigation Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for recently passing the Water-Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act. The bill was introduced by Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah).
"Rep. Matheson's emphasis on the importance of water efficient technologies is much needed in Washington," said John Farner, IA federal affairs director. "We look forward to working with Rep. Matheson and the EPA in highlighting the benefits of using irrigation efficient technologies and services in the landscape through this new research program."
The Water-Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act passed on a voice vote in the U.S. House on Feb. 11. The bill authorizes $100 million throughout five years to create a research and development program on water-use efficiency and conservation within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development. EPA will then incorporate the findings into buildings (at least one residential and one commercial) that highlight the latest water-use efficiency and conservation technologies and designs. These buildings will be open to the public and used for educational and research purposes.
"Rep. Matheson's emphasis on the importance of water efficient technologies is much needed in Washington," said John Farner, IA federal affairs director. "We look forward to working with Rep. Matheson and the EPA in highlighting the benefits of using irrigation efficient technologies and services in the landscape through this new research program."
The Water-Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act passed on a voice vote in the U.S. House on Feb. 11. The bill authorizes $100 million throughout five years to create a research and development program on water-use efficiency and conservation within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development. EPA will then incorporate the findings into buildings (at least one residential and one commercial) that highlight the latest water-use efficiency and conservation technologies and designs. These buildings will be open to the public and used for educational and research purposes.
