Rain Bird to Name the 2009 Intelligent Use of Water Leadership Award Winner at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas

One of Five Finalists Will Be Announced As the Leader in the Management of Earth’s Most Precious Resource; Winner Will Be Presented with $10,000 Check and Featured in Short Film Screened at Special Event

Thursday, October 8, 2009, 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
Century Theatres at South Point Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Rain Bird:

WHAT:	Rain Bird, the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services, will announce the winner of its 2009 Intelligent Use of Water™ Leadership Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations who exemplify leadership in the management of Earth’s most precious natural resource. The presentation of the award coincides with the 2009 WaterSmart Innovations Conference in Las Vegas.
	One of the five finalists below will be presented with a $10,000 check and featured in a short film that highlights their demonstrated water savings, landscape preservation, innovation and overall impact on the community.
	The five finalists up for the 2009 Intelligent Use of Water Leadership Award:
	Council on the Environment of New York City (CENYC) – New York, NY
	Hui o Ko'olaupoko – Kailua, HI
	Naples Botanical Garden, Inc. – Naples, FL
	Quail Botanical Gardens – Encinitas, CA
	Queens Botanical Garden – Flushing, NY
WHEN:	Thursday, October 8, 2009
	6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE:	Century Theatres at South Point Resort and Casino
	9777 Las Vegas Blvd South
	Las Vegas, NV 89183
MEDIA CONTACT:	Jonathan Younger: ([e-mail]), 310-556-4443