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Darcy replied to the topic ethics, practical questions in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years ago
It is difficult to get contractors to think beyond sprays, bubblers and rotors. We’ve had excellent results with sub-drip systems…not the spaghetti-tube stuff. We do require that the contractors are qualified to install the sub-drip (Netafim or Toro). The reps are happy to assist with installations if you’ve got a first time installer. It’s a…[Read more]
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Darcy replied to the topic Seeking Section D Study Materials in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years ago
It’s been awhile since I took my test and I believe they have changed the format some since then (1991). What exactly is covered in Section D? I’ll be happy to help if I have anything that pertains to that section.
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Darcy replied to the topic ethics, practical questions in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years ago
I grew up on a farm in the Midwest that was, at one time, nothing but prairie grass and buffalo. However, we grew corn, oats, hay and cattle…not exactly a ‘native’ ecosystem but my father believed in being a good steward of the land and was responsible in crop rotations and not overgrazing the pastures. I know the devastation that these farmers…[Read more]
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Darcy replied to the topic ethics, practical questions in the forum GENERAL DISCUSSION 16 years ago
There is a company that manufactures a recycled water irrigation system for the homeowner. The company name is “ReWater,” based out of San Diego. I believe the cost for an avg. sized California lot is around $7500. This system collects the gray water from the house, then filters, stores and distributes it to the landscape via a sub-drip irrigation…[Read more]
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Darcy posted an update in the group
University of Arizona 17 years ago
Architecture alum absolutely welcome! I was in the program back in the 80’s before L.A. merged with the Architecture college. Makes more sense now than in the RNR college.
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Darcy replied to the topic AutoCAD Cert. before applying to MLA programs? in the forum EDUCATION 17 years ago
I don’t know that you would need to go to the expence of getting certified…certainly knowing AutoCAD will be to your advantage. I’d suggest beginning with a couple of classes in it at a local community college to get comfortable working with the program. You’ll learn a lot just by using it.
Good Luck!
Darcy