Desert Control Provides Update on Woodland Hills Application and Operational Issues
Sandnes, Norway, 29 August 2025 - Desert Control AS (DSRT) is pleased to report
that its partner, Woodland Hills Country Club ("WHCC"), is seeing early results
from the Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) application to its entire course, which show
significant reductions in water use compared to the same period last year.
Desert Control and WHCC entered into a Pay-As-You-Save ("PAYS") partnership
covering this treatment. While some irrigation issues were discovered in the
weeks after application that delayed WHCC's ability to reduce water consumption,
the team at WHCC, working with assistance from Desert Control, has resolved
those issues, and reductions are now being achieved.
"We are pleased to see LNC proving its value in this important application, and
we thank the team at Woodland Hills for their trust and collaboration in working
through the initial issues," said James Thomas, CEO of Desert Control. "As an
early adopter of water-saving technologies, WHCC has shown its commitment to
maintaining a high level of playing surface while using fewer inputs."
"With LNC, we are already seeing stronger moisture retention and healthier turf,
even through the record heat of August 2025," said Roy Crow, Class A Golf Course
Superintendent at Woodland Hills Country Club. "We are optimistic these results
will continue, and as Desert Control fine-tunes integration with irrigation
systems based on our experience, LNC has the potential to become a valuable tool
for golf courses looking to save both water and money."
In evaluating its recent operational performance at both WHCC and PGA West,
Desert Control has identified the root causes of the issues, developed
solutions, and will implement these learnings in future applications.
Desert Control's solution is also approved under major water conservation
incentive programs by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
(MWD) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). The Woodland
Hills project qualifies for both, and the savings-based incentives further
strengthen the financial return under Desert Control's Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS)
model.
For more information, please contact:
James Thomas
Chief Executive Officer
Email: james.thomas@desertcontrol.com
Mobile (USA): +1 203 984 7658
About Woodland Hills Country Club
Woodland Hills Country Club (WHCC), established in 1925, is a private, golf club
located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The club features an 18-hole
championship course and is recognized for its strong membership community, high
-quality playing conditions, and commitment to sustainable water management
practices.
About Desert Control
Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve
water, and promote ecosystem resilience. Our proprietary Liquid Natural Clay
(LNC) allows sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving
soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert
Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability,
profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In
collaboration with partners and clients, we aim to preserve natural resources,
enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future.
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