New Video Series Available Phoenix Water teamed up with Watershed Management Group to bring you a video series about passive rainwater harvesting and sustainable desert landscapes. And trust us—now’s the time to take action! You can make landscape changes that will help you grow vibrant, native plants, reduce your water use, and help your plants thrive in our desert environment. …
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Trees Are Superheroes Content updated April 2025 Why do we celebrate Arbor Day, a day set aside just for trees? These superheroes of nature cool our environment, they help clean our air by absorbing carbon dioxide while also producing oxygen, and they provide habitat for wildlife. They help us save air conditioning costs in summer when properly placed around buildings […]
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[…] spread the word of water conservation. Don’t forget to connect the dots to see me, Wayne Drop, in all my water hero glory! As we all ‘splash’ into November, celebrate and be thankful with me for the precious water we have in Arizona. Grab your activity sheets, round up your friends and family, and let the fun-filled water adventure […]
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[…] resources to help. Be sure to visit Water – Plant It Wisely, and dig in! Victoria Caster is a Sustainability and Water Conservation Coordinator with the City of Peoria, AZ, one of 20 Water– Use It Wisely partners to offer water-saving advice and programs. Victoria is a Master Gardener and overall nature aficionado. Being a Arizona native, she sees the shift […]
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[…] 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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[…] of water it takes to wash nearly 300 loads of laundry, and could be costing you an extra 10 percent on your water bills. That is why EPA’s WaterSense program celebrates Fix A Leak Week each year to remind you to do a thorough check of your home and landscape. In just 10 minutes, you can search your home for […]
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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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[…] 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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[…] 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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[…] 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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[…] 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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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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