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Water Conservation

Apr 22, 2025

Water Smart Irrigation Professional program

Learn more about becoming a certified WSIP contractor.
Apr 22, 2025

About WSIP

This certification program provides contractors with the tools and knowledge to promote water-efficient irrigation practices to clients.
Oct 23, 2024

Restricted waters

Strict water restrictions are not unique to western Canada; landscape and horticulture professionals across the country are also wrestling with similar watering bans. Landscape Trades reached out to several industry members to learn how watering restrictions have affected their businesses, what proper water management means to them and how they’re keeping plants happy during droughts.
Feb 9, 2022

Water Smart Irrigation Professional training offered for 2022

The WSIP program is offered province-wide for all Landscape Ontario members within the irrigation sector.
Sep 7, 2021

New irrigation system passes the test

First validation held using the newly-installed irrigation system at the LO site in Milton, Ont.
Optimal Irrigation's Paul Turzanski (far left) and president, Mike Alati proudly display their two awards. At right, Chris LeConte, owner, Smart Watering Systems shows off his award.
Feb 8, 2021

Water Smart Irrigation Professional contractors recognized for significant water savings

Certified contractors made a significant impact to reducing water consumption.
On average, an irrigation system assessment by a WSIP certified contractor can result in over a 50 per cent water savings opportunity.
Nov 5, 2018

Strengthening the irrigation industry one litre at a time

Next certification opportunity will run in March, 2019.
Anna van Maris blends  low impact elements into  all Parklane Landscapes  designs, including native  plantings, and permeable pavers  seen in this residential project.
Jan 1, 2018

Selling low impact development

Incorporate elements of LID into residential projects and to get clients engaged in water conservation.
Jul 30, 2017

New Fusion Landscaping program

Apply now for this new certification program available only to members of Landscape Ontario.
(L-R) Tony DiGiovanni and Cassandra Wiesner from Landscape Ontario accept an award from Deborah Martin-Downs, CAO of Credit Valley Conservation.
May 15, 2017

LO recognzied for water conservation

Award presented at Credit Valley Conservation's award gala on March 30, 2017.
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