As another year of water conservation draws to a close, it’s time to highlight the blog posts that stood out in 2024. Covering topics ranging from landscaping tips to surprising flushable facts, these articles sparked interest and helped amplify efforts to save water. Here’s a look back at the most popular posts of the year!   1. Plant of the … The post Top Blogs of 2024: Your Favorite Reads on Water-Saving Wisdom appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

Hi there, friends!   It’s me, Wayne Drop, your favorite water-saving droplet! The holiday season is here, and while we’re busy decking the halls, cooking up feasts, and celebrating with loved ones, it’s also a great time to think about how we can save water. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or just enjoy the winter festivities, these 12 water-saving … The post The 12 Days of Wayne Tips: Save Water This Holiday Season appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

The Hummingbird’s Choice Award goes to … Chuparosa! If Arizona’s hummingbirds could vote on a state flower, it would be Chuparosa (Justicia californica). A mainstay of most wildlife gardens, this long-suffering desert beauty asks little and gives much.  It can be grown long and lanky, spindly branches vining into trees — or pruned to take on a more civilized appearance. … The post Plant of the Month: Chuparosa appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

Enter the 2024 Photo Contest! The Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) is excited to announce its 2024 annual photo contest! This year’s theme, Water in Arizona, offers lots of opportunities for creativity, inviting you to capture the essence of how water impacts life in our state. Whether you’re passionate about landscapes, wildlife, urban scenes, or how people interact with water, … The post Calling All Photographers! Enter the WRRC 2024 Photo Contest appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

Holiday Wanderlust: Take Festive Nature Walks and Get Sustainable Inspiration As the temperatures cool down and the holidays approach, it’s time to gather with family and friends, including out-of-town guests. Going for a nature walk is a wonderful way to work off those scrumptious home-cooked holiday meals or gourmet dishes from your favorite neighborhood restaurants! You can find local botanical … The post Explore Arizona’s Xeriscape Demonstration Gardens appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

New Video Series Available Phoenix Water teamed up with Watershed Management Group to bring you a video series about passive rainwater harvesting and sustainable desert landscapes. And trust us—now’s the time to take action! You can make landscape changes that will help you grow vibrant, native plants, reduce your water use, and help your plants thrive in our desert environment. … The post Discover Passive Rainwater Harvesting to Enhance the Sustainability of Your Landscape appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

Find Your Water Provider and Conservation Programs Offered Curious about how you can do more in terms of your own at-home water conservation? Not sure where to get started or what the options or incentives are? The new Water – Use It Wisely interactive water conservation map can help. Water – Use It Wisely, Central Arizona Project, and Arizona’s Water … The post Our New Interactive Water Conservation Map appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

“Now is an ideal time to start planning for the fall planting season and looking at options for transforming your yard.” Our most popular publication, Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert, has been relaunched. A refreshed and updated version is now available to help residents add some extra flower power by incorporating desert-appropriate, drought-tolerant plants into their yards to create … The post Rediscover the New “Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert” for Fall Planting Preparations appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

Why Fall Planting Rules! Spring is a wonderful time in Arizona, but in the low desert the season is very short and ends quickly with the intense heat of early summer. The garden centers and general theme for spring nationwide is, “now is the time to get those gardens and plants in”, when in many cases in the low desert … The post Fall is the New Spring for Planting appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more

In Arizona, water conservation benefits the entire state. Conserving water around your home is a great way to do your part while saving you money! Although you may be a drop, your actions create a ripple. Check out our ultimate Arizona water-saving tips for easy ways to save water this summer and all year round! 1. Leaks, Leaks Everywhere Toilets … The post 10 Ultimate Arizona Water-Saving Tips appeared first on Water Use It Wisely ..read more