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18Jun

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The Benefits of Lawn Removal: A Waterwise Way to Landscape

Jahna Belz

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Save Water

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Green grassy lawns may be the traditional approach in homes across Colorado, but they’re also incredibly thirsty. In fact, more than half of residential water use in the Front Range

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16Jun

Stacks of black plastic plant pots on a table.

How to Get Rid of Black Plant Pots Without the Waste

Phebe Taylor

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Reuse black plant pots by cleaning and sterilizing them, or recycle them at drop-off locations since they’re not accepted in curbside recycling.

12Jun

Neka Sunlin kneels at a Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation.

Water Wisely with a Free Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluation

Rachel Staats

Blog,News,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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Go behind the scenes at a Slow the Flow appointment! Learn how sprinkler evaluations help reduce water waste and help Coloradans make an impact on conservation!

12Jun

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Turf Wars: Why Fake Grass Isn’t a Real Solution

Lisa Anderson

Blog,Slow the Flow

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Skip artificial turf and explore Resource Central’s waterwise programs to make every drop of outdoor water count in Colorado’s dry climate.

09Jun

Participants discussing around a table.

Forging a More Resilient Water Future

Elisabeth Bowman

Blog,Events,News,Save Water,Waterwise Communities

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Resource Central’s own Elisabeth D. Bowman co-facilitated a Growing Water Smart Workshop in Montrose, CO, a three-day action-based program by the Sonoran Institute and the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy.

06Jun

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Save Water & Get $200 for Your Lawn Removal Project

Jahna Belz

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Apply for Lawn Removal Service by June 20, and you’ll be entered to receive a $200 credit toward your project — a potential savings of $950!

03Jun

Brightly colored garden with catmint.

Gardening for Pollinators: Interview with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion

Ali Colbert

Blog,Garden In A Box,News,Save Water

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Ali of Resource Central’s Garden In A Box program sat down with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion and designer of the Butterfly Haven Garden In A Box to chat

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30May

A sprinkler technician and a homeowner review information together in the front yard.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Karen of Broomfield

Garrett Brown

Blog,Save Water,Slow the Flow,Waterwise Communities

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I tag along on Karen’s Slow the Flow appointment, learning about sprinkler efficiency and her watering experience in the following weeks. With the spring kicking off our Slow the Flow

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29May

Watering Grass on a Slope

Lisa Anderson

Blog,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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Watering turf grass on a steep slope can present some unique challenges. Slopes naturally lead to higher runoff (and other forms of water waste) and more uneven watering compared to

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23May

A collage of images from the 2025 CU Sale at Resource Central

Rock & Reuse Kicks Off with a Day of Community and Conservation

Sarah Smith

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Warmer weather and conservation are in full swing with Resource Central’s Rock & Reuse concert series, with a busy and impactful summer on the horizon!

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