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05Oct

A collage of photos of Resource Central. You're encouraged to give to support local conservation!

Feel the Joy. Make an Impact. Give with Confidence.

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See how your support helps Resource Central save water, reduce waste, support pollinators, and make conservation easier across Colorado this giving season!

01Oct

a grey gravel footpath curves through a landscape of grasses and flowering plants

Waterwise Community Stories: Jackson Farm II HOA

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What if your HOA could save water, support pollinators, and create beautiful outdoor spaces? Discover how one community transformed unused grass into a thriving waterwise landscape!

24Sep

Make Room For More: Choosing What Lawn To Replace

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Blog,Lawn Replacement,Slow the Flow

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Colorado just experienced a record-breaking summer. 2026 was officially the hottest and 22nd driest summer on record for Colorado. If these conditions continue, keeping turf grass green can mean more

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16Sep

A collage of photos from the Plant Sale

A Record-Breaking Finale for Rock & Reuse 2026

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Saturday’s Plant & Garden Tool Sale was a big day for conservation, with 4,750+ plants finding new homes and over 800 program participants.

10Sep

The front yard of a home, with some grass and a garden planted around the patio.

Waterwise Community Stories: Terry from Eagle

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A Town of Eagle resident goes waterwise for the first time with a Garden In A Box kit! Colorado’s drought and aridification are well known across the state this year.

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09Sep

Fall Lawn Care During Drought: What Colorado Homeowners Should Know

Jahna B

Blog,Lawn Replacement,Slow the Flow

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Colorado’s hot, dry winter was unfortunately followed by a hot, dry summer. As of September 1, 75% of the state was experiencing severe to exceptional drought. In response, many Colorado

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21Aug

Waterwise Community Interview: Mark from Denver

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This month we spoke with Mark, who recently moved into a Denver home in desperate need of landscaping. With the help of Resource Central’s Garden In A Box and Waterwise

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12Aug

A Milestone Year for Lawn Replacement! Applications are closed for 2026.

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Thank you for making water conservation a priority this season! Our Lawn Replacement program is full, and applications are closed for 2026. With your support, we’ve already removed over 350,000

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11Aug

Three pics from the Conservation Clearance and Rock & Reuse event at Resource Central on Saturday, August 8

A Big Day for Reuse: Conservation Clearance Recap

Sarah S

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See the conservation impact from Resource Central’s August Rock & Reuse event, where 1,004 reclaimed items found new homes and 34,500+ pounds were diverted from the landfill.

27Jul

Waterwise Community Interview: Felicia from Fort Collins

Ben C

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  I spoke with Felicia of Fort Collins, who’s been curating her waterwise landscape since 2016 with the help of Resource Central’s Garden In A Box and Waterwise Yard Seminar

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