Archive for “Education” Category

Dive into Your Community and Watersheds, Become a Master Watershed Steward!

September 17, 2013

Master Watershed Stewards are doing great things in their communities! What great things are they doing? This spring, Robert Kampfe organized trash clean-up and invasive species removal at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area;  Peggy Thomas is currently working to have “Watch for Wildlife” signs posted along the Bush Highway along the Salt River to protect vital wildlife in the …

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Detecting Water Leaks

August 19, 2013

Have you recently found yourself staring at your water bill in disbelief, thinking, “How could I have used that much water?” Sometimes, high water bills are due to summertime water use, such as landscape watering or keeping the swimming pool full. But, you may also want to look for hidden water loss, such as toilet leaks or broken sprinkler heads. …

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Interactive Landscape Guide

June 19, 2013

By Leeann Yacuel, Salt River Project (SRP) Summer months increase water demand for landscapes. The Together We Conserve site features tips on how customers can save water and SRP’s management role in the Valley’s water supplies. SRP is offering an interactive Water Efficient Landscape Guide, which provides professionally inspired landscape design ideas. The guide groups representative photos into multiple categories, …

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Learn About Rainwater Harvesting for Your Landscape

April 8, 2013

By Donna DiFrancesco, City of Mesa Yes, it really is worth harvesting rainwater in the desert… really! Have you ever noticed how plants appear greener and brighter after a good rain? It’s not just because the dust and dirt get washed off. Rainwater is a clean, salt-free source of water that contains many beneficial ingredients for plants. Rain can contain …

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