AMWUA Blog
Glendale: 100th Acre Converted From Grass to Desert Landscape
In 1986, the City of Glendale established a plan to help lower the amount of water its residents used. The city didn’t mandate conservation or simply cheerlead residents to take action. It offered incentives. Glendale set up a voluntary program that gave residents rebates on their water bills if they invested in efforts to reduce the amount of water they used, such as installing low-flow toilets ...
May 07 2018
Disappointing Session: Action Not Words Are Needed To Solve Arizona Water IssuesWater has been a hot topic at the Legislature ever since last summer when the Governor initiated a statewide conversation about this subject. AMWUA had high hopes at the beginning of the year that the Legislature would ...
Apr 30 2018
Summer Landscapes: 5 Ways To Save Water And MoneySome day this June or July your city will reach ...
Apr 23 2018
On The Job: Mechanic’s Career Path Includes Meter Reading MarathonThere was that morning when Joe Carbajal found himself cornered in a backyard facing down two pit bulls – one of which had his wrist in her teeth. The dog broke the skin but caused no permanent damage. It was the only dog that ever bit Joe during his three years reading water and gas meters for the City of Mesa. This was just one job on a career path Joe calls “kind of random.” That path has taken...
Apr 16 2018
Project WET: Teachers Strengthen Conservation CultureStudents who participate in Arizona Project WET programs get wet and dirty exploring river bottoms and wetlands. They learn a little about plumbing and irrigation systems and understand where water comes from and why it’s a precious resource. University of Arizona’s Project WET helps to strengthen the state’s conservation culture among future generations while teaching kids science, technology, en...
Apr 09 2018
Is Arizona Doing Everything It Can to Avoid Shortage on the Colorado River?The AMWUA cities believe more must be done to keep the federal government from declaring a shortage on the Colorado River. Here are the reasons why this is important to you:...
Apr 02 2018
Do Your Homework Before Visiting The NurseryHomeowners need to do a little homework to get the most out of their shopping trip to a nursery. Professionals at your nursery have the know-how to help you plant and maintain a lovely, drought-tolerant yard, but they can best help if you come prepared. ...
Mar 26 2018
Water Transfers: Transporting Water in a DesertIn a dry land, water is the most precious of resources. So when you start talking about transferring water rights and moving large quantities of water from one region to another, the issues, headlines and rhetoric can get heated. ...
Mar 19 2018
Fix A Leak Week: Time To Save Water And MoneyFix a Leak Week is a funny name for a week with a serious message. U.S. homes waste a startling amount of drinking water. The average household’s leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. Ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Over the course of a year, those leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons nationwide – as much as the annua...
Mar 12 2018
10 Pruning Tips To Healthier, Prettier Desert TreesInvesting in a tree adds shade to your yard, value to your home and is a gift to your city. The ...