April is dedicated to earthly celebrations and awareness events, such as Water Awareness Month (in Arizona), Arbor Day, and Earth Day. National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. However, many states observe Arbor Day on different dates to coincide with the most favorable local tree planting times. This year National Arbor Day is April 29. The first […]
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[…] check out our complete list of blogs on Celebrating AZ Water. Holly M. and Michelle S. submitted their photos, just two of over 1,000 submittals, for our Spring 2014 Celebrate AZ Water Photo Contest. It provided a stunning opportunity to celebrate the importance and wonder of water in Arizona and to reflect on one of our region’s most precious resources. […]
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[…] Lake Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch Roosevelt Lake Salt River Slide Rock State Park Tempe Town Lake Tres Rios Wetlands Verde River And be sure to check out our other Celebrate AZ Water articles. This article originally appeared on April 11, 2019, and is being reprinted with permission. Water – Use It Wisely is pleased to feature guest bloggers who write […]
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[…] the lake a lot faster. No matter which path you plan to take, your desert oasis awaits! Looking for other places to explore in Arizona? Check out our complete list of Celebrate AZ Water articles to choose your next destination! This photo by Tamara C. is just one of over 1,000 submittals for our Spring 2014 Celebrate AZ Water Photo Contest. It […]
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If you’re looking to Celebrate AZ Water in cooler temperatures, there is a fascinating area located in Kachina Village approximately nine miles south of Flagstaff in Northern Arizona. What is the Pumphouse County Natural Area? Pumphouse County Natural Area encompasses 125 acres and includes a spring-fed wetland and one of the rarest wildlife habitats in Arizona. This area forms the headwaters […]
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[…] and incredible fortitude. If you’re interested in more history about the Salt River Valley, check out these blogs: History of Water in the Valley: Becoming One of the First Five Celebrate AZ Water – 100 Years Strong: SRP and Reclamation Partnership Helped Shape the West Celebrate AZ Water – Arizona Falls Showcases Art, History, and Technology Water – Use It Wisely […]
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We want you to Celebrate AZ Water at Alamo Lake. Some people say that Alamo Lake State Park is the “best kept secret” of the Arizona State Parks system. From the pictures that we have included here, which were part of Water – Use It Wisely’s 2013 Celebrate AZ Water Photo Contest, we think it looks pretty special, too. History of […]
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[…] you think of to help protect riparian areas in our state? Share your ideas on Twitter at #wetlands and #saveourwetlands. Looking for more adventures? Check out the rest of our Celebrate AZ Water articles. Water – Use It Wisely is proud to feature guest bloggers who write about topics related to water and water conservation. The author of this blog post, […]
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[…] temperatures are always pleasant, and the lake’s scenery makes it one of the most popular recreational sites in the Flagstaff area. Looking for even more places to explore in Arizona? Celebrate AZ Water with us by visiting one or more of these other amazing destinations. This photo by C. Sullivan, is just one of over 1,000 entries for our Spring 2014 […]
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[…] between the City of Phoenix and other partners is known as the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, and is definitely worth a visit! The photos featured are just a few of over 1,000 submittals for our Spring 2014 Celebrate AZ Water Photo Contest. Discover more water-worthy sites to visit across the state by checking out our Celebrate Arizona Water blogs. Whitewater rafting – Freda F.
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In celebration of Imagine A Day Without Water, we profiled Zack – a man who lives every day with hardly any water. Zack lives in a van. While Zack’s van is not down by the river, his lifestyle provides a great lesson on water conservation and the impact of living minimally. Zack became a vandweller in July 2019 as a …
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[…] sister lake, Earl Park. Laundry facilities are available if you are planning on a longer stay. P. Burcham captured this beautiful picture of Hawley Lake as part of our 2014 Celebrate AZ Water photo contest. The lake was partly formed by volcanic activity occurring millions of years ago, but has been artificially extended as a reservoir for downstream irrigation plus trout […]
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