TITLE

Our water knowledge grows

AUTHOR(S)

HALL, RON

PUB. DATE

August 2008

SOURCE

Landscape Management;Aug2008, Vol. 47 Issue 8, p10

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article introduces various topics covered within the issue, including outdoor water conservation and water standards such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (S.W.A.T.).

ACCESSION #

34107821

Tags: WATER conservation;  ENVIRONMENTAL standards

 

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