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CELEBRATE AZ WATER WITH US AT TONTO CREEK

February 9, 2016

[…] of the HikeArizona.com, where the Del Shay Trail crosses Tonto Creek. Anne Stahley is a Water Conservation Specialist with the City of Glendale’s Conservation & Sustainable Living Division, one of fifteen Water – Use It Wisely partners to offer water saving advice and programs. Discover more water-worthy sites to visit across the state by checking out our  Celebrate Arizona Water blogs. Willow Flycatcher sitting on a branch

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CELEBRATE AZ WATER WITH US AT VENTANA CANYON

April 14, 2015

[…] native vegetation includes saguaros, grasses, ocotillo, and agaves. Ventana Canyon, Catalina Mountains, Tucson Arizona This photo by T. Sansom, is just one 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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CELEBRATE AZ WATER WITH US AT TRES RIOS WETLANDS

December 1, 2016

The Tres Rios Wetlands is a constructed wetland system located in southwest Phoenix that enhances the plant and wildlife that depend on the Salt and Gila Rivers. The water that supports the wetlands is reclaimed wastewater that has been treated to drinking water quality. The Wetlands consist of 480 acres located along a 7-mile-long section. Why have a wetland in …

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HOW TO INSTALL YOUR XERISCAPE LANDSCAPE | PART 7 OF 10

November 22, 2016

We’re celebrating the long-awaited-for GROUNDBREAKING of the Drab to Fab Backyard Rehab landscape. Our winner, Lisa O., and her family have been patiently awaiting this day! The BIG lesson here? The steps leading up to the landscape install does take time and some good planning, especially if you want successful results. As you will notice on the video, having a …

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CELEBRATE AZ WATER: WADING IN THE BLACK RIVER

January 26, 2016

[…] Arizona Department of Water Resources, featuring the East Fork of the Black River, southwest of Alpine, AZ. Anne Stahley is a Water Conservation Specialist with the City of Glendale’s Conservation & Sustainable Living Division, one of fifteen Water – Use It Wisely partners to offer water saving advice and programs. Discover more water-worthy sites to visit across the state by checking out our  Celebrate Arizona Water blogs.

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IN ARIZONA WE CARE, WE’RE WATER AWARE

March 26, 2015

[…] IS WATER AWARENESS MONTH! April is right around the corner, and it is full of fun and educational water-related activities. This is because April is Water Awareness Month (WAM)! To celebrate, the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is partnering with many organizations from around the state to encourage Arizonians to adopt water-efficient lifestyles. A fun and interactive website serves […]

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Five Ways to Celebrate Arizona Water Awareness Month

April 4, 2014

[…] find leaks that are draining your budget and to get tips on how to improve your home’s water efficiency. Go Play Outside. Participate in the Water – Use It Wisely Celebrate Arizona Water Photo Contest by submitting a picture that celebrates Arizona’s water resources for a chance to win a houseboat vacation! Get $ to Save Water. Check the Arizona […]

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HOW TO SAVE WATER FROM “THE CLOUD”

July 19, 2016

[…] week, which provides distance, pace, and calorie burn information. Even Facebook has helped me stay in touch with friends and family when we have needed encouragement and support, or to celebrate true milestones. Water Conservation Savings at Home Most cloud-based systems for the home, focus on controlling your automatic sprinkler or watering systems and managing your total household water use. […]

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WATER TOWER TOUR & FINDING LEAKS

April 21, 2016

April is Water Awareness Month and Earth Month. The Water – Use It Wisely partners have many activities throughout the month of April to celebrate. See the Events calendar for exciting happenings around the valley including workshops, tree plantings, festivals, and more. One such event is the Water – Use It Wisely Water Tower that could be traveling to a city near […]

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CAPTAIN RUN AGROUND: BEHIND THE SCENES OF BEYOND THE MIRAGE

March 15, 2016

[…] to have a budget realistically more than ten times what this budget was. On March 15th the web application will be made available to the public. The launch will be celebrated at parties in both Phoenix and Tucson. The team’s documentary is set to air on PBS in Tucson on April 15 and on PBS in Phoenix on May 16. […]

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ADVENTURE ALERT! – EARTH DAY AT THE PHOENIX ZOO – SATURDAY, APRIL 18 – 9 AM TO 4 PM

April 15, 2015

Water – Use it Wisely is headed to the Phoenix Zoo this weekend to celebrate Earth Day! You can visit several Earth Stations throughout the Zoo and become a Planet Patrol ZOOper Hero! Learn about water conservation at the Water – Use it Wisely booth – test your Arizona water knowledge and take home one of our super cute Earth […]

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Celebrate AZ Water Photo Contest

May 1, 2014

[…] to shimmering lakes, morning dew on ponderosas to rain puddles in backyards, something about capturing water scenes in Arizona inspires awe. For the second annual Water – Use It Wisely Celebrate AZ Water Photo Contest, we’re once again putting the power of the picture in the hands of Arizonans. This year’s contest kicked off on April 7th, and already has inspired […]

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