[…] 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 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 have to do with saving water? Let’s take a look: 1. A well-placed tree can reduce energy use in your home up to […]
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[…] hinges on YOU. Whether you’re a company, individual, educator, community group, non-profit, or municipality, it’s up to all of us to “Join The Cause” and help spread the message. Please celebrate with us as we continue in our mission by discovering and sharing our top 20 water-saving resources! Our Top 20 Water-Saving Resources 1.) Get the latest news and join […]
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[…] 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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[…] 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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[…] 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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All about Arbor Day April 27 is designated as National Arbor Day, a holiday set aside to celebrate the significant role trees play in our lives and our environment. It is also a day to promote the planting and care of trees. The founder, J. Sterling Morton, had the idea of setting aside a special day for tree planting. As […]
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[…] not exist. That is why Water Use It Wisely is pleased to take part in the statewide campaign – Thank a Water Worker Day, on September 23. This inaugural event celebrates all essential water workers across the State and honors the employees who provide our most valuable asset – water. This collaborative event is intended to build public awareness about […]
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[…] originally appeared on March 20, 2013 at WildernessDave.com and was reprinted with permission. The photo at the end of this blog by David C. was the winner of our Spring 2014 Celebrate AZ Water Photo Contest from over 1,000 entries. The contest provided a stunning opportunity to celebrate the importance and wonder of water in Arizona and to reflect on one of […]
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[…] that we talked about earlier provide many opportunities for recreation—fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking, camping, bird watching, and more. Wakeboarding on Bartlett Lake. Photo by Rick L. from our 2014 Spring Celebrate AZ Water Photo Contest. We can’t live without water, so conservation and learning how to make our homes more water-efficient are also important parts of knowing about water. Remember […]
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[…] a space to gather Consumes carbon dioxide and produces oxygen Reduces storm runoff Throughout the Valley, many Water – Use It Wisely partners participated in one or more event to celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Water Awareness Month. On April 13, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane read the city’s proclamation, and Chris Erickson, from the Arizona Forestry Division, presented the […]
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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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