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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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Celebrate AZ Water: Turning the Bend at River Bend — Successful Restoration on the Agua Fria River

November 27, 2018

[…] beer brewed by members of the Western Rivers Brewers’ Council. Might we suggest Rain Crow IPA? Cheers!   Looking for another place in Arizona to explore? Find it in our Celebrate AZ Water archives!   Local Breweries and the Western Rivers Brewers’ Council teamed up with Audubon Arizona to develop “Rain Crow” beer to advocate for water policies that protect our […]

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Detect and Chase Down Leaks with the 10-Minute WaterSense Challenge

March 8, 2022

[…] 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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It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 3, 2021

[…] on social media. The answer will be revealed on Friday May 7th!   Instagram: @wateruseitwiselyaz Facebook: @WaterUseItWisely Twitter: @WUIW Make sure you find some time this week to thank and celebrate your teachers! More blogs you might enjoy: Teach your kids to protect earth and each other 5 Easy Way to Teach Kids to Conserve Water Top Tips and Tricks […]

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Earth Day with Wayne Drop

April 20, 2021

[…] surface area covered in water. Earth Day was founded in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation and clean water. Since then, Earth Day has been celebrated in 193 countries around the world! Our planet is a pretty special place, but it needs our help to thrive. One easy thing we can do to protect it […]

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CELEBRATE AZ WATER WITH US ON THE VERDE RIVER!

September 21, 2018

[…] been federally designated as a Wild and Scenic River, which helps to protect the river flow and natural environment.   Photo by C. Williams Additional articles about the Verde River:  Celebrate AZ Water: Camp Verde is for the Birds! Here’s to Wine and Water Are you looking for other great places to explore in Arizona? Check out all of our Celebrate AZ […]

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Arbor Day is Friday!

April 23, 2019

[…] Arbor Day. His simple idea of setting aside a special day for tree planting is now more important than ever. The 1st official Arbor Day was created by Morton and celebrated in Nebraska in 1872. In the years following that first Arbor Day, Morton’s idea spread beyond Nebraska and today all 50 states celebrate Arbor Day. So what do trees […]

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Celebrating 20 Years with our Top 20 Water-Saving Resources

December 5, 2019

We are very excited to share with our readers that this year, Water – Use It Wisely celebrated its 20th anniversary of helping Arizonans save water with a variety of water-saving resources. What began in 1999 as a joint effort between Mesa, Phoenix, and Scottsdale to launch a water conservation campaign is now one of the largest conservation movements of […]

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APRIL IS ARIZONA WATER AWARENESS MONTH | 10 YRS CELEBRATING H2O!

April 4, 2018

[…] the Arizona WAM page to see if your water provider offer rebates for water-saving products, appliances, fixtures, and landscapes. Look for the Rebates section at the bottom of the homepage. Celebrate AZ Water. See Water – Use It Wisely’s Celebrate AZ Water series where we have featured numerous amazing stories about water in Arizona, including Alamo Lake, Boulder Creek, and the Hassayampa […]

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CELEBRATE AZ WATER AT BARTLETT LAKE

February 21, 2017

[…] indoor and outdoor seating, and is located at the marina adjacent to the store. This photo by K. Keilt is just one of over 1,000 entries 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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Plant of the Month: Shades of Green

March 9, 2021

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. But did you know that even beyond March and St. Patrick’s Day, green is often used for interior decorating for its calming effect? You’ve likely […]

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Celebrate AZ Water: Tempe Town Lake – Making Waves in the Desert

February 19, 2019

[…] Lake Marina for a fee. To learn even more about Tempe Town Lake, please visit tempe.gov/lake. Be sure to check out our other Arizona water destinations and stories in our Celebrate AZ Water archives. Shannon Reed is a public information officer with the City of Tempe, one of 20 Water – Use It Wisely partners to offer water-saving advice and programs.  Fireworks […]

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