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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

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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

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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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12Aug

Two homeowners stand in their yard after the grass was removed.

Waterwise Community Field Blog: Leigh and Raquel of Lakewood

Garrett Brown

Blog,Lawn Replacement,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.

07Aug

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Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Rethinking Your Lawn to Save Water & Your Wallet

Neal Lurie

Blog,Save Water

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Resource Central’s innovative waterwise programs are helping Coloradans save water, cut costs, and grow vibrant yards with simple swaps.

06Aug

Understanding Heads & Nozzles: Rotor Heads

Jahna Belz

Blog,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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When it comes to keeping your landscape healthy while conserving water, understanding your sprinkler system is key. If you have a big yard or manage open spaces like parks or

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