Certified Irrigation Contractors..

Hydro-Tech Irrigation Company is proud to announce that 3 employees have successfully passed the Certified Irrigation Contractors exam.

Andrew Briddell (sales), Michael Dawson (Service Manager) and David Reese (General Manager) all passed the exam. All three were actually certified in 2000, but let their certifications lapse and had to re-test.

This test is administered through the Irrigation Association.

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 individual members and is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation.

IA serves its members and the irrigation industry by:

* Educating the public on sound practices and water management.
* Serving as a centralized clearing house for research and innovation.
* Improving industry proficiency through continuing education.
* Recognizing and promoting experience and excellence with professional certification.
* Lending expertise to water-use public policy at the local, state, regional and national level.

Together with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and the public sector, IA works to:

* Define best practices for effective water management.
* Establish benchmarks and guidelines for irrigation products and applications.
* Promote efficient irrigation technology and practices.
* Define sound policies to ensure the availability, quality and conservation of water supplies.

Hydro-Tech Irrigation and The Irrigation Association..

On Wed. March 4, seven employees of Hydro-Tech Irrigation took the Certified Irrigation Contractor exam at The Irrigation Association headquarters in Falls Church, VA.

Of the seven employees, 3 were previously certified in 2000, but let their certification lapse.

If everyone passes, Hydro-Tech shall have an industry leading 10 Certified Irrigation Contractors on staff...