Day 1: No Fooling - Save Water
Arizona celebrates Water Awareness Month in April. Each day of the month we present you with water-related tips, resources and activities in your community.
Day 3: Teachers Make a Splash
Educators for students of all ages can benefit from a variety of resources, academies, trainings, activities and materials about water in Arizona.
Day 5: Get Smart Take a Class!
Want a healthy, thriving landscape without the water waste? Want to reduce your indoor water-use? Take a class and get tips from the experts.
Day 6: What's Your Footprint
Your water footprint is how much water is required to produce the goods and services you consume. Find out how to reduce yours.
Day 7: Watering is as Easy as 1-2-3
Are your plants thirsty? Probably not. Use these Arizona-specific resources to take the guess work out of watering your plants.
Day 8: A Flood of Low Water Use Plants
Low water-use plants have unique features that help them survive and thrive in our arid state. Discover the best plants for your yard.
Day 11: Only Rain in the Storm Drain
Give a hoot: Don't Pollute! Keep rainwater runoff from carrying pollutants into our local washes, streams and wetlands.
Day 13: From Snowflake to Tap
Where does your water come from? Your water may come from snowmelt from mountains, groundwater from wells, or water in reservoirs---you don't often see the source. Find out more.
Day 14: Buy WaterSense Labels: Save $$$
Tired of flushing away dollars? Check with your local retailer for appliances with the U.S. EPA WaterSense label and reduce your water use.
Day 15: The Water (Re)Cycle
Yes, even water can be recycled! Learn how to reuse water from the bath, shower, washing machine, and bathroom sink (aka gray water) for landscape irrigation.
Day 17: Find the Water Experts
Questions about water? You won't have to look far. Check out your local water provider, town, county and state resources.
Day 18:
You can download apps to your mobile devices to help you find leaks, track your water use, manage watering your plants, share water data and more!
Day 19: The Cost of Bottled Water
Bottled water may be convenient, but the costs are high -- both literally and figuratively. Find out about the benefits of drinking tap water.
Day 20: Irrigation Trouble? Don't Get Hosed!
Make sure your irrigation system waters your plants, grass, trees and all --- not your sidewalk, driveway, street or wall!
Day 21: Visit a Garden for Inspiration
Tour a xeriscape demonstration garden to see creative designs and mature plants to inspire your landscape makeover.
Day 23: Water Saved - Energy Saved
It takes water to make energy; it takes energy to move water. It can take up to 4 times the water you use daily to produce your home's energy. So turn off your lights and save water!
Day 24: Be Cool With Your Pool
The average pool evaporates its entire contents (16,000 gallons) each year! Get tips to efficiently manage your pool and reduce your water-use.
Day 25: Eye on Drought
Rain, sleet or snow --- drought in Arizona continues and stresses our water resources. Learn about the impacts of drought and how to get involved.
Day 27: Streams of Life
Riparian habitats are streams of life in our arid state. We must protect these rare areas and the wildlife that depend on them.
