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Irrigation Association
Year established:
2025
Country of origin:
United States of America
About the Irrigation Association
The Irrigation Association is the leading membership organization for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants, contractors and end users.
The IA is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation technologies, products and services. The association serves its members and the irrigation industry by:
- Educating the public on sound practices and water management.
- Serving as a centralized clearinghouse for research and innovation.
- Improving industry proficiency through continuing education.
- Recognizing and promoting experience and excellence with professional certification.
- Lending expertise to water-use public policy at the local, state, regional and national levels.
Together with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and the public sector, the IA works to:
- Define best practices for effective water management.
- Establish benchmarks and guidelines for irrigation products and applications.
- Promote efficient irrigation technology and practices.
- Advocate sound policies to ensure the availability, quality and conservation of water supplies.
Strategic Plan
During the last quarter of 2022, the IA engaged in seeking essential insights and perspectives from members and industry stakeholders to help develop a plan for the association’s and industry’s long-term sustainability and growth. Through this process, we identified key strategic priorities aligned to an updated vision and mission.
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VisionTransform humanity’s stewardship and use of water, enabling the long-term sustainability of the planet’s water and natural resources, and improving the quality of life through a reliable global food supply and vital green spaces |
MissionTo be the recognized authority in efficient irrigation: promoting innovation, supporting industry growth and sustainability, engaging decision-makers, and serving as the leading, credible and unifying voice and advocate for the industry |
Strategic priorities
The IA has four key strategic priorities, which drive our focus:
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Business
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Elevated impact
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Professional, expert workforceFoster the training, development and education of a professional and expert workforce |
Thriving, growing industryCreate an environment where the irrigation industry and businesses thrive and grow |
Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS)
Manufacturer:
Irrigation Association
Certified agricultural irrigation specialists manage and operate on-farm irrigation systems. They
- understand surface irrigation methods and pressurized systems, including microirrigation and sprinklers.
- evaluate crops and determine water availability and use requirements.
- understand soil-plant-water relationships and how salinity affects irrigation.
- select the most effective irrigation methods and equipment for the application.
- develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation schedules that meet the crop’s water requirement.
Certified agricultural irrigation specialists manage and operate on-farm irrigation systems. They
- understand surface irrigation methods and pressurized systems, including microirrigation and sprinklers.
- evaluate crops and determine water availability and use requirements.
- understand soil-plant-water relationships and how salinity affects irrigation.
- select the most effective irrigation methods and equipment for the application.
- develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation schedules that meet the crop’s water requirement.
Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA)
Manufacturer:
Irrigation Association
CGIAs quantify and analyze turf irrigation water use for golf courses. CGIAs
- collect site data.
- make maintenance recommendations and perform minor repairs.
- perform field measurements and observations.
- determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency.
- develop a basic irrigation schedule for greens, tees and fairways.
- work with a golf course superintendent to manage overall irrigation water usage and decisions.
CGIAs quantify and analyze turf irrigation water use for golf courses. CGIAs
- collect site data.
- make maintenance recommendations and perform minor repairs.
- perform field measurements and observations.
- determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency.
- develop a basic irrigation schedule for greens, tees and fairways.
- work with a golf course superintendent to manage overall irrigation water usage and decisions.
Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC)
Manufacturer:
Irrigation Association
p>The purpose of the certified irrigation contractor program is to certify that a US or international candidate has met an advanced level of competency in the execution of contracts or subcontracts to install, repair and/or maintain irrigation systems. The CIC must conduct business in such a manner that irrigation projects meet the specifications and requirements of the contract.
CICs install, maintain and repair irrigation systems. CICs
- execute irrigation projects to meet all specifications and requirements.
- prepare installation sites, including layout, staking, excavation, boring, trenching, grading and backfilling.
- cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems and understand basic hydraulics.
- lay out and install piping and water delivery components; backflow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components.
- troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems.
- understand good business practices, construction contracts and their legal rights and obligations, and licensing laws and codes in their state.
p>The purpose of the certified irrigation contractor program is to certify that a US or international candidate has met an advanced level of competency in the execution of contracts or subcontracts to install, repair and/or maintain irrigation systems. The CIC must conduct business in such a manner that irrigation projects meet the specifications and requirements of the contract.
CICs install, maintain and repair irrigation systems. CICs
- execute irrigation projects to meet all specifications and requirements.
- prepare installation sites, including layout, staking, excavation, boring, trenching, grading and backfilling.
- cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems and understand basic hydraulics.
- lay out and install piping and water delivery components; backflow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components.
- troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems.
- understand good business practices, construction contracts and their legal rights and obligations, and licensing laws and codes in their state.
Certified Irrigation Designer – Agriculture (CID – Agriculture)
Manufacturer:
Irrigation Association
CIDs establish specifications and design drawings for agriculture irrigation projects. CIDs
- evaluate site conditions and determine water availability and use requirements.
- select the most effective irrigation equipment, methods and materials for the application.
- develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation designs that meet the plant or crop’s watering requirements.
- prepare comprehensive plans and specifications that include construction details, equipment or materials, as well as appropriate irrigation schedules.
- ensure the installation matches the design intent.
- provide direction to end users on system use, scheduling and maintenance.
CIDs establish specifications and design drawings for agriculture irrigation projects. CIDs
- evaluate site conditions and determine water availability and use requirements.
- select the most effective irrigation equipment, methods and materials for the application.
- develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation designs that meet the plant or crop’s watering requirements.
- prepare comprehensive plans and specifications that include construction details, equipment or materials, as well as appropriate irrigation schedules.
- ensure the installation matches the design intent.
- provide direction to end users on system use, scheduling and maintenance.
Certified Irrigation Designer – Landscape (CID – Landscape)
Manufacturer:
Irrigation Association
CIDs establish specifications and design drawings for landscape irrigation projects. CIDs
- evaluate site conditions and determine water availability and use requirements.
- select the most effective irrigation equipment, methods and materials for the application.
- develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation designs that meet the plant’s watering requirements.
- prepare comprehensive plans and specifications that include construction details, equipment or materials, as well as appropriate irrigation schedules.
- ensure the installation matches the design intent.
- provide direction to the end user on system use, scheduling and maintenance.
CIDs establish specifications and design drawings for landscape irrigation projects. CIDs
- evaluate site conditions and determine water availability and use requirements.
- select the most effective irrigation equipment, methods and materials for the application.
- develop efficient and cost-effective irrigation designs that meet the plant’s watering requirements.
- prepare comprehensive plans and specifications that include construction details, equipment or materials, as well as appropriate irrigation schedules.
- ensure the installation matches the design intent.
- provide direction to the end user on system use, scheduling and maintenance.
Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
Manufacturer:
Irrigation Association
CITs are field technicians who install, maintain and repair irrigation systems. CITs
- cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems and understand basic hydraulics.
- lay out and install piping and water delivery components; backflow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components.
- troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems.
CITs are field technicians who install, maintain and repair irrigation systems. CITs
- cut and join pipe, know the limitations of different piping systems and understand basic hydraulics.
- lay out and install piping and water delivery components; backflow prevention components; mechanical, hydraulic and electrical irrigation controls; and other irrigation system components.
- troubleshoot and repair irrigation components and systems.
Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
Manufacturer:
Irrigation Association
CLIAs quantify and analyze landscape irrigation water use. CLIAs
- collect site data.
- make maintenance recommendations and perform minor repairs.
- perform field measurements and observations.
- determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency.
- develop a basic irrigation schedule.
- work with a water manager or property owner to manage overall irrigation water use.
CLIAs quantify and analyze landscape irrigation water use. CLIAs
- collect site data.
- make maintenance recommendations and perform minor repairs.
- perform field measurements and observations.
- determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency.
- develop a basic irrigation schedule.
- work with a water manager or property owner to manage overall irrigation water use.
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