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01Oct

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Cold Weather Prep: Protect Your Sprinklers, Hose Bibs, and Trees

Jahna Belz

Save Water,Slow the Flow

As fall temperatures drop, it’s time to start thinking about cold weather prep for your yard and irrigation system. Winterizing your outdoor water systems not only prevents costly damage but

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25Sep

Two volunteers load up a car with plants from a Garden In A Box kit.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Garden In A Box in Grand Junction

Garrett Brown

Blog,Garden In A Box,Save Water,Waterwise Communities

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One of the largest lawn removals this year took place in Lakewood, where 2,500 sq ft of grass was transformed into a DIY waterwise garden, plus tips to plan yours.

18Sep

Sammy Rain Sensor Install

How to Make Sure Your Rain Sensor is Working

Jahna Belz

Blog

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Rain sensors are a simple but powerful way to save water and protect your landscape from being overwatered. They automatically pause your sprinklers when it rains, helping you save resources

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17Sep

Waterwise Community Interview: Mitch from Longmont

Ben Chew

Blog,Garden In A Box,Lawn Replacement,Save Water,Waterwise Communities

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Resource Central talks with Mitch from Longmont about his experience with the Lawn Replacement and Garden In A Box Programs.   What inspired you to make a waterwise landscape transformation?

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17Sep

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Watt’z Up Wednesday: Classroom Energy Mascot

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Want to bring fun, creativity, and student ownership into your energy-saving efforts? Have your class create a Classroom Energy Mascot—a playful character that reminds everyone to save energy! This activity

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17Sep

A flatbed truck loaded full of building materials in front of the Resource Central facility. Free building materials pickup

Put Reuse Into Action with Free Material Pickups!

Sarah Smith

Blog,Materials Reuse

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Resource Central’s pickup and deconstruction services divert usable building materials from the landfill, making reuse easy for homeowners and contractors.

12Sep

A photo of a waterwise garden with yellow and purple flowers, brown wood mulch, and small grey rocks in front of a brick building and wood fence. There is a text overlay in shades of green that reads "Shape the Future of Colorado Yards! Take our Landscape Preference Lawn Replacement Program Survey" in white text.

Shape the Future of Colorado Landscapes

Rachel Staats

Blog,Lawn Replacement

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Take a quick survey to share your landscape preferences and help shape the future of waterwise yards in Colorado.

10Sep

Student tracking temperatures

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Let Students Take Charge

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Looking for a way to make energy conservation part of your daily classroom routine? A Temperature Control Team is a fun, student-led initiative that helps manage classroom comfort while saving

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03Sep

Water Leaking out of a sprinkler

Be A Sprinkler Detective, Find Leaks

Rachel Staats

Blog,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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When you get a sky-high water bill, finding leaks is often the first thing to consider. But how do you know for sure? Some leaks are easy to spot, while

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20Aug

Get Your Lawn Ready for Fall with Aeration

Jahna Belz

Save Water,Slow the Flow

As back-to-school season ramps up and cooler weather is on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to give your yard some attention. Fall preparation helps your landscape stay healthy through

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