Toro recognized for water conservation efforts

Toro was invited to the nation’s capital last week to participate in the White House Water Summit.

March 22 was United Nations World Water Day 2016, dedicated to promoting awareness of serious regional water shortages around the world and the search for solutions to the critical threats these scarce water supplies pose to humanity. The Bloomington, Minn.-based company was recognized for its innovative water-preservation techniques for turf and agricultural applications.

“It is gratifying whenever our highly efficient water-saving irrigation innovations are recognized, and it is certainly an honor to have been invited to attend the White House Water Summit to help bring attention to important water sustainability issues and ongoing efforts to protect this vital resource,” said Michael Hoffman, Toro’s chairman and chief executive officer.  “At Toro, we take pride in our contributions to the development of products that have proven to help our turf, landscape and agricultural customers apply water more efficiently, thus reducing consumption and conserving this precious resource. It’s through our leading innovations and varied partnerships that we can help make a difference through education and by providing practical solutions.”

Last year, Toro was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the 2015 WaterSense Partner of the Year for contributions in product innovations to improve water efficiency, Toro was the first large irrigation product manufacturer to receive the honor.

More information on Toro’s efforts in water efficiency can be found at www.toro.com/irrigationefficiency.