Colorado Waterwise recognizes ALCC CEO for conservation efforts Email
Written by Colorado Green Now   
Sunday, October 20, 2024 12:00 AM

Colorado Green Now

During its annual symposium in Denver, Colorado Waterwise recognized ALCC CEO John McMahon with its Gardener Water Conservation Award, presented annually to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to water conservation in Colorado and exemplifies Colorado WaterWise’s mission.

The annual Water Conservation Symposium, held in September, brings together more than 150 water professionals throughout the state for an opportunity to hear from experts exploring the latest water efficiency initiatives through policy, incentives, strategy and community engagement.

“The landscape industry is a major party to water use in Colorado,” said Frank Kinder, water efficiency and Sustainability Department manager at Northern Water, in presenting the award. “They are involved with managing landscapes of all sizes and have a significant impact on the water efficiency and sustainability outcomes of our state’s residential and commercial customers. Since 2010 but especially over the last five years, ALCC has incorporated water efficiency into its mission, ‘Better by Nature,’ regularly delivering new communications, resources and partnerships to make water management a top priority for its members.”

Kinder cited ALCC’s Sustainable Landscape Management Manual and companion programs for creating “an attainable venue of training and practices for their industry to provide sustainable resource management while enhancing the ecosystems, places and lives they support.” He recognized McMahon and ALCC’s board and staff for their commitment, which “will pay dividends for decades to come.”

“ALCC is an often silent but sizable partner in urban water use, particularly in large commercial spaces,” Kinder said. “They have an overt impact on the future of our water management, and they are here at the table with options and opportunities. They represent the important people designing and doing the work, which is often difficult and dirty. They have a profound role in creating the beautiful places we all work and play. Through John’s leadership, they have invited water providers into shaping policy and programs, especially certification and training, collaborating with us to provide solutions and energize today’s workforce while we are equipping them with the tools for tomorrow.”

                                                                                                              

 
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