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<<<<< Return to Current News Listing  July 2008 - JULY IS SMART IRRIGATION MONTHBy: Irrigation Association The Irrigation Association has named July Smart Irrigation Month to remind homeowners, landscape professionals and businesses about the importance of water conservation. more information >>> July 14, 2008 MONSOON RAINS PROVIDE FREE WATER FOR YOUR LANDSCAPE Please turn off your watering timer to celebrate! more information >>> October 2008, Money-Saving, Time-Saving, Water-Savvy, Happy Plants October is planting time and the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, in partnership with the Arizona Nursery Association, is encouraging residents to plant low-water-use plants. Participating nurseries are offering 20% off all plants listed in Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert a must-have guide for water savvy plants. For a list of participating nurseries, and to print out the required coupon, visit the more information >>> October 9, 2009 - Arizona wins WaterSense State Challenge Arizona's commitment to water conservation recognized by EPA WaterSense Award more information >>>  Arizona Shows Winning Commitment to Water ConservationArizona Department of Water Resources Director Herb Guenther speaks highly of the support that municipalities, water providers and associations have made to the EPA's WaterSenseSM program. "We've been joined in this latest effort by a group of responsible, forward-looking communities and agencies." more information >>> ASU's Decision Center for a Desert City Wins Award ASU's Global Institute of Sustainability Decision Center for a Desert City won the the International Prize for Water. The award, given by Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, highlights the Decision Center for a Desert City's water conservation-minded ideas. Congratulations ASU and the Global Institute of Sustainability! more information >>> December 14, 2007 - COLORADO RIVER STATES OK LANDMARK WATER PACT By: Shaun McKinnon The Arizona Republic Dec. 14, 2007 12:00 AM Deal will help Arizona prepare for shortages more information >>> March 2009 - Money-Saving, Time-Saving, Water-Savvy, Happy Plants March is planting time and the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, in partnership with the Arizona Nursery Association, is encouraging residents to plant low-water-use plants. Participating nurseries are offering 20% off all plants listed in Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert a must-have guide for water savvy plants. For a list of participating nurseries, and to print out the required coupon, visit the more information >>> March 9, 2009 - Phoenix in National Spotlight for EPA WaterSense "Fix-A-Leak" Campaign The Environmental Protection Agency launched its national WaterSense "Fix-A-Leak" Week campaign, yesterday in Phoenix, Arizona with a demonstration of how much water can be wasted in a typical American home from leaking toilets, showerheads and faucets. more information >>>  Simple Steps to Big SavingsBy: EPA Fix A Leak Week Drip. Drip. Drip. The average American household wastes more than 10,000 gallons each year from easy-to-fix water leaks, adding up to more than 1 trillion gallons of water lost annually nationwide. Many of these leaks are do-it-yourself fixes that could cost only a few dollars to address. more information >>> Chandler rebates available for converting to desert landscaping By: by Edythe Jensen, The Arizona Republic Chandler Arizona's "Go Green - Save Blue!" program rewards city residents with rebates for converting grass to a low water use Xeriscape. Resident Rick Scott's yard serves as a conservation success story with an average monthly savings of 28,000 gallons of water. Go Green - Save Blue is one part of Chandler's efforts at water conservation; the city sponsors classes that show residents how to add green features to their home including solar systems and how to keep usable materials out of landfills by reusing and recycling. more information >>> | ||
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