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The Water-Use Efficiency And Conservation Research Act Passed02-19-09 | News

The Water-Use Efficiency And Conservation Research Act Passed

Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah)

The Irrigation Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for recently passing the Water-Use Efficiency and Conservation Research Act.

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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 over 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.

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The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants, contractors, and end users. Originally founded in 1949, IA includes over 2,000 corporate and technical members and is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation. For more information, visit www.irrigation.org.

The Irrigation Association promotes efficient irrigation.

Source: Josh Miller