Landscape Industry Veterans Launch AquaSave Network to Advance Water Management Expertise and Practices

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Mon May 18, 2009 2:04pm EDT

  SANTA CLARITA, CA, May 18 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Committed to helping landscape and irrigation professionals thrive
despite drought conditions and an ever-increasing demand for water,
AquaSave(R) Inc. today announced the launch of the AquaSave(R) Network, a
rapidly growing team of water management experts trained to maximize
water conservation in landscape contracting, landscape management and
irrigation.

    The newly formed network led by landscape industry veterans, Bob Baier and
Bob Simpson, is dedicated to fostering water management expertise within
the green industry -- historically a primary target for mandatory cuts and
reductions during drought years. In addition to cushioning the impact of
landscaping and irrigation on the environment, AquaSave aims to reduce the
current economic impact by creating new water consulting opportunities for
businesses in this sector. Training and development includes information
on techniques and technology available to avoid water abuse, details on
how penalties are assessed or on how tiered water use rates are
determined.

    "In drought conditions, landscape and irrigation companies and their
clients are hit with everything from water restrictions and rationing, to
increased water costs and penalties for excessive use and run-off," says
Baier. "Every day we receive updates on water rationing and regulations.
Our goal is to form a network of experts who can help each other stay
informed and to carve out a niche for our industry with high quality water
consulting."

    As AquaSave Network members, landscape and irrigation companies can take
advantage of professional orientation and training sessions; hands-on
field instruction in water auditing and retrofits; and get access to
timely regulatory news and e-alerts, all aimed at educating their internal
irrigation specialists on the latest water conservation techniques. They
also gain access to sales and marketing support, including sales leads,
joint sales calls and PR and advertising assistance, to develop water
management practices within their existing businesses.

    "Through the AquaSave Network, we're linked with a group of experts whose
mission is to conserve and control water in our area," says Manuel Coelho,
president of member company Prunin Arboriculture. "Plus, because we have
access to the latest training and information on everchanging municipal
laws and regulations, our clients quickly accept us as trusted advisors.
The more confident they are in our abilities, the more business we earn."

    The network offers four levels of membership, depending on the potential
member's position: Authorized Provider, for landscape and maintenance
firms; Authorized Professional, for owners, operators and consultants;
Authorized Affiliate, for manufacturers, agencies and nurseries; and Good
Neighbor, for interested members of the public.

    In addition to inter-network partnerships and referrals, participants earn
rebates and rewards for recommending new members, as well as discounts and
rebates from affiliate companies. Best of all, they gain the ability to
meet a growing demand for water management and conservation solutions.

    "The current drought has the potential to be the worst California has seen
in many, many years," says Simpson, citing recent water department
forecasts that suggest the California Sierras will have up to 40 percent
less snow by 2050. "The need for water conservation techniques is going to
increase, and when it does, our team will be here to fulfill it. We're in
this not only for the present, but for the future."

    For membership information or more details about the AquaSave Network,
visit our blog at http://www.aquaworks.blogspot.com or call 1-888-770-AQUA
(2782) to learn more.

    About AquaSave(R) Inc.

    Formed to take action against deepening drought conditions and increasing
water demands, AquaSave(R) is dedicated to educating the public and
fostering water management expertise within the green industry through the
AquaSave(R) Network. As "Smart Irrigation Specialists," network members
receive professional water management and conservation training, hands-on
field instruction, regulatory news and alerts, and access to leads on
water management projects, audits and retrofits.

    

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