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'Green roofs' are in

Amber Wilson posted on 11/10/2017 10:02:00 AM

Denver just approved an initiative requiring rooftop gardens or solar panels be placed on large new buildings, according to an ABC News article.

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July is Smart Irrigation Month

Amber Wilson posted on 6/27/2017 3:43:00 AM

Smart Irrigation Month is a great time to brush up on how to be a water wise consumer.

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'Tis the season to conserve water

Amber Wilson posted on 5/24/2017 6:05:00 AM

Like most people, we love this time of year. The weather is beautiful, the flowers are blooming and the grass is turning green.

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Check and fix leaks during Drinking Water Week

Amber Wilson posted on 5/10/2017 2:08:00 AM

Today we are encouraging people to check and fix leaks inside and outside the home to prevent water waste.

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It's Fix a Leak Week

Amber Wilson posted on 3/22/2017 2:42:00 AM

This a reminder that it's the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fix a Leak Week until Sunday.

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Next week is Fix a Leak Week

Amber Wilson posted on 3/13/2017 7:03:00 AM

March 20-26 is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Fix a Leak Week.

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National Groundwater Awareness Week ends tomorrow

Amber Wilson posted on 3/10/2017 2:01:00 AM

This is a great time to learn about and understand the importance of groundwater.

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National Groundwater Awareness Week starts Sunday

Amber Wilson posted on 3/1/2017 4:47:00 AM

National Groundwater Awareness Week starts Sunday, so we are celebrating it March 5-11 this year.

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Thanksgiving water conservation

Amber Wilson posted on 11/21/2016 2:50:00 AM

We like to post reminders before Thanksgiving about conserving water, since that is a big cooking day for many.

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Calculating your water footprint

Amber Wilson posted on 7/26/2016 2:42:00 AM

How much water do you think you use in a day? 50 gallons? 75 gallons? 100 gallons?

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