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Plant of the Month: Shades of Green

March 8, 2024

Shamrocks Aren’t the Only Green Plant to Celebrate in March I hear that wearing green will make you invisible to leprechauns so you can avoid being pinched. Some say it will bring you good luck. Even beyond March and St. Patrick’s Day, green is often used for interior decorating for its calming effect? You’ve likely heard about television guests waiting […]

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Trees Are Cool – Even During a Drought!

April 28, 2023

[…] specially designed landscaping, including curb cuts, to help capture and beneficially use stormwater runoff from the street and sidewalk. April 28, 2023 is Arbor Day! The national Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April. It’s a holiday that celebrates the planting, upkeep, and preservation of trees in our communities. With all of the benefits listed […]

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Five Favorite Blogs of 2023

January 17, 2024

[…] our five favorite blogs of 2023 that made a significant splash. So, let’s jump right in and explore the top picks that set the tone for water-saving last year. 1. Celebrate AZ Water: A Tale of Two Watersheds     Last February started with great anticipation as the southwest was experiencing above-average winter rains and snowfall. This was especially critical to […]

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Celebrate AZ Water: A Tale of Two Watersheds

February 23, 2023

[…] KnowYourWaterNews.com. CAP is one of 19 Water – Use It Wisely partners to offer water-saving advice and assistance programs. If you are looking for more fascinating discoveries about Arizona water, check out our Celebrate AZ Water series archives! Watershed Precipitation Watershed Precipitation snowmelt snowmelt Snow measurements Snow measurements Colorado Basin River Forecast Center Colorado Basin River Forecast Center Snowpack vs runoff graph Snowpack vs […]

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Prepare for Monsoon Season with These 5 Landscape Tips

June 12, 2023

[…] Here are some other helpful articles: Save Your Trees from Monsoon Damage Monsoon Season: 5 Common Landscape Mistakes Top 5 Reasons to Collect Rainwater for Your Landscape   Want to celebrate the monsoon season with some storm-related songs? Check out our Monsoon Melodies playlist on Spotify: Donna DiFrancesco is a Conservation Coordinator with the City of Mesa, AZ, one of […]

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Two BIG Water Conservation & Landscaping EXPOS!

February 17, 2023

[…] irrigation controller classes with Hunter and Rachio representatives, Irrigation 101 with Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply and Easy Care with Xeriscape Landscaping with horticulturist, Donna DiFrancesco.   Special guest appearance by AZ PLANT LADY! Meet local landscaping celebrity Noelle Johnson, aka AZ Plant Lady, and learn about her new book, Dry Climate Gardening! She is an expert horticulturist, landscape consultant, and […]

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Water Awareness Month: Be Water Aware

April 21, 2022

With the arrival of April, we celebrate Water Awareness Month, a perfect opportunity to learn more about water management and the importance of conservation in Arizona. In Arizona, it’s essential to understand water and realize that our daily choices affect our collective future, especially in our desert climate. That is why being more water aware will ensure we continue building […]

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Through the Lens of Art: Water=Life Project Celebrates our Relationship with Water

October 31, 2019

As with many artistic processes, the preparation and development of the work are just as important as the finished product; it’s the learning and discovery along the way that brings the piece to fruition. With this work of art, in particular, the process has been intentional, collaborative, and generative. As the culminating art installation nears, the hope of the artists …

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Arbor Day is April 30th!

April 26, 2021

On Arbor Day, we celebrate the significant role trees play in our lives and our environment and promote the planting and care of trees. So why should we celebrate and plant trees? In addition to being beautiful, trees provide a variety of benefits to people and the environment. Find our: Top Ten Reasons to Plant a Tree The shade of […]

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Happy Hallo-Wayne: Saving Water Doesn’t Have to be Scary

October 27, 2022

[…] a great water-saver, I can feel it in my bones! Wait… I’m a water drop, I don’t think I have bones, but you get what I mean. Wayne Drop at Celebrate Mesa Fall Fest.   Want to win a special treat? Send us a video of you in your costume saying your favorite water-saving tip (see my Kids Tips ideas) […]

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Celebrate AZ Water: American Wetlands Month

May 24, 2019

[…] protect the wetlands in your community, state or country? American Wetlands Month is a perfect time to get started! Want to learn more about wetlands? Here are some additional articles: Celebrate AZ Water: Wetlands — The Buffer Zone Between Life and Loss Celebrate AZ Water: Turning the Bend at River Bend — Successful Restoration on the Agua Fria River Wetlands Education […]

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New Certified Water Efficient Home Program for Tempe Residents

March 18, 2022

[…] an invaluable tool for monitoring water use. Consultations are a great way to learn about your water use and receive customized recommendations for your unique needs. Certified Water Efficient Homes celebrate water wise landscapes.   Residents must also have received a one-on-one water consultation with a Water Programs Specialist within the last two years. This service provides personalized water conservation […]

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