For Release: March 17, 2006

James Austin of A&H Earns Certification from Irrigation Association

SALINE, MI – James Austin of A&H Lawn Service, Inc. of Saline, MI has been recognized by the Irrigation Association (IA), the world's premier organization for irrigation system professionals, as a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA).

To earn CLIA certification, Austin attended a special IA course and passed an IA exam. The certification confirms his expertise in analyzing a landscape irrigation system’s water usage. In his CLIA role, Austin collects site data, makes maintenance recommendations, performs water audits, and develops irrigation schedules.

The IA’s mission is to improve water resource knowledge and efficient irrigation practices. A non-profit organization based in Falls Church, VA, it has members and affiliates across North America and the world. The IA provides leadership and resources in legislative and regulatory areas, public awareness programs, industry outreach efforts, professional education, professional certification, and industry research.

Details on IA certification are on the organization's Web site, www.irrigation.org, or can be obtained by contacting Karen Koenig, certification manager, at the Irrigation Association, 6540 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042. Phone: (703) 536-7080. Fax: (703) 536-7019. Email: karen@irrigation.org.

A&H Lawn Service meets customers’ needs for professional lawn maintenance; landscape design, installation, and maintenance; irrigation system design, installation, and maintenance; and snow removal and other outdoor winter services. The company, founded in 1991, serves over 400 commercial and residential customers throughout Southeast Michigan from its headquarters in Saline. Its customers include builders, contractors, developers, property managers, and property owners.

James Austin, the company’s irrigation specialist, can be reached at A&H Lawn Service Inc., 9323 W. Michigan Ave., Saline, MI 48176. Phone: (734) 429-5778. Fax: (734) 429-0094. Email: jda@ahlawncare.com. Online: www.ahlawncare.com.

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