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Inslee declares drought emergency for vast majority of Washington, says this is ‘summer of climate change’ By Nico Portuondo nicop@spokesman.com(509) 459-5140 Gov. Jay Inslee declared a drought emergency Wednesday for the vast majority of Washington and said that the historic dry spell is being made worse by climate change. “We have to recognize this, this wave […]
Grass Clippings Clogging Filters
These hot summer months produce a lot of algae in our canal system, which we treat with a variety of herbicides. One thing we can’t treat, however, is grass clippings. Recently we’ve taken several calls regarding grass clippings being found in our customers’ filters. If you happen to live near or on our canal system, […]
July is Smart Irrigation Month
July is Smart Irrigation Month! Smart Irrigation Month was an initiative kick started by the Irrigation Association with the aim of educating individuals regarding the benefits of smart irrigation technologies, products, and services. Amongst many examples of water wastage, one is directly associated with sprinklers — people turn on sprinklers but forget to turn them […]
Endothall Treatment
⚠️ In an effort to control aquatic growth during the upcoming warmer temperatures, Kennewick Irrigation District will be applying an Endothall treatment to our canal system on June 18th. Endothall specifically targets aquatic plants and algae so it is not harmful to yard grass, plants and trees. What is Endothall? Endothall is a contact herbicide […]
August is just around the corner (Summer is ✈️ by!), so to end July's Smart Irrigation Month, here are a couple final tips to increase awareness for water conservation.
Think about your yard 🤔 | Select plants that have low water requirements and will thrive in your local climate. Think about the unique features of your yard, including sun and shade, dry and damp areas, plant size, and how you plan to utilize each section of your yard.
Save grass🌱 for functional areas | Plant turf only in areas where it will be used and enjoyed. Water your grass with sub surface drip irrigation. Leave steep slopes and other hard to water areas for drought tolerant ground cover or perennial color.
For more tips on how to conserve water, visit | southernlivingplants.com/planting-care/5-water-saving-irrigation-tips/
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Your info is great but a lot to late!!
Our new homeowners magazine is out! 📰
You can read it here | kid.org/welcome-magazine
This magazine covers everything from customer service and canal safety to the history of KID and the capital improvement program to just about everything else in between!
There's probably more information on irrigation than you could ever need but it's definitely worth a look.
If you have any questions or need clarification on anything in there, please don't hesitate to send me an email at pr@kid.org. 📧
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Nice job, Matt Berglund .
Nice to see!
In continuation of July's Smart Irrigation Month, I'll be sharing some tips every week on how to conserve water. It's a lot easier than you think! 💧
Plant shade trees 🌳 | We have all enjoyed the benefit of standing under a shade tree in the summer. Shade trees reduce overall temperatures and reduce water evaporation from soil. They can also be the highlight of your landscape!
gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/garden-by-region/pacific-northwest/shade-trees-in-the-northwest.htm
Healthy soil is critical to plant success 🌷 | Fertilizing your yard or garden replenishes lost nutrients and ensures plants have the food they need to grow and thrive. You don’t work well when you are hungry, and your plants don’t either! ... See MoreSee Less
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