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TWCA Announces Changing Climate, Changing Communities Panelists
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John Cochran, owner of Turf Merchants International –
Developing, producing and marketing turf grass seeds for the United States, North America and more than 20 other countries around the world, our varieties have topped the National Trials many times, as we have focused on achieving superior performance in:
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Alex Dickie of Zander Sod-
Fred Zander started Zander Sod Co. Limited when sod was harvested, loaded, and unloaded by hand! Nowadays, we have automated harvesters that cut, roll, and pile the sod directly onto skids. We have forklifts to load sod onto trucks, automatic tarping systems on our trailers, and truck-mounted forklifts to efficiently offload products at the homes and businesses of our customers. Times have certainly changed. As much as technology has changed our business, three constants over the years have been our dedication to providing quality turf, exceptional customer service, and great value for our customers. |
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Stephanie Duer, Conservation Programs Manager at Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities (SLCDPU)-
As climate change continues to impact the southwestern US, 72% of Utah is under extreme drought with the remainder of the state under severe drought conditions. And while there is always uncertainty in the climate outlook, the Utah Climate Center has stated that residents of the state must prepare for and adjust to an ongoing drying trend across the region. SLCDPU has identified the need to reduce outdoor water use by 15 percent by 2030. Surveys have indicated that, while many households and commercials properties are open to modifications to their landscapes, there are still a significant percentage of property owners/managers that resist relinquishing the lawn. Though Utah is generally considered a desert climate, the higher elevation of the service area precludes a full desert plant palette while supporting turfgrass. The issue isn’t that lawns exist, rather the wrong lawns exist. |
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Kelly Kopp Professor and Extension Specialist in the Plants, Soils & Climate department at Utah State University-
Kelly Kopp is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Plants, Soils & Climate department at Utah State University, where her research efforts are focused on landscape water conservation and sustainable turfgrass management. She serves on the Board of Directors of USU's Center for Water Efficient Landscaping and is board member and past president of the Utah Water Conservation Forum. She works directly with many of the federal, state, and municipal agencies that are working toward achieving water use efficiency in the state of Utah, the Intermountain West, and beyond. |
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Jack Karlin, Program Administrator, Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance (TWCA)-
Jack is the Principal at Karlin Consulting llc, and Program Administrator of TWCA since 2014. His primary interest is the role of regulation in enhancing the sustainability and livability of the managed environment. Jack received his B.S. in Environmental Science from Oregon State University where he specialized in Water Science and Policy. He is a small grants reviewer for the Mid-Willamette Valley Watersheds group for the Oregon Watershed Enhancements Board. |
Make every drop count
TWCA is an investment in the future. Members pay more now than ever for TWCA membership because now, more than ever, drought tolerant turf provides important ecological services while conserving water. For TWCA members the 30% reduction in water use represents more than saved water or reduced maintenance; every drop of water saved is energy saved, is emissions, reduced, is impact lessened. Together we make every drop count.
Our Story
Founded in 2010 by direct competitors in the turfgrass industry, the Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance (TWCA) is a 501 c(3) non-profit committed to water conservation and dedicated to preserving the ecological benefits of turfgrass in the managed environment.
Our approach to conservation relies on the 3rd party peer review of objective data to qualify only those turfgrasses that demonstrate a statistically significant water saving potential over conventional varieties of the same species. By testing with research collaborators in locations across North America, the TWCA eliminates confounding factors such as soil type, heat, and pest management from the results.
Our approach to conservation relies on the 3rd party peer review of objective data to qualify only those turfgrasses that demonstrate a statistically significant water saving potential over conventional varieties of the same species. By testing with research collaborators in locations across North America, the TWCA eliminates confounding factors such as soil type, heat, and pest management from the results.
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Contact us
Do you have questions about the TWCA that are not answered on tgwca.org? Contact us directly at info@tgwca.org or call our office at 541-257-1962; we are happy to help answer your questions.
Do you have questions about the TWCA that are not answered on tgwca.org? Contact us directly at info@tgwca.org or call our office at 541-257-1962; we are happy to help answer your questions.
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Jack is the Principal at Karlin Consulting, providing administrative services to TWCA. His primary interest is the role of regulation in enhancing the sustainability and livability of the managed environment. Jack received his B.S. in Environmental Science from Oregon State University where he specialized in Water Science and Policy. He is a small grants reviewer for the Mid-Willamette Valley Watersheds group for the Oregon Watershed Enhancements Board.
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