Tag: landscaping
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‘Phenomenal progress’: Water use in Southern Nevada inches toward goal
Water savings in the Las Vegas Valley are soaring despite population growth, largely thanks to a wetter-than-normal 2023 and persistent conservation efforts over the past 20 years. The Southern Nevada Water Authority accepted its 2024 water resource plan and budget Thursday, setting goals for the upcoming year and taking inventory of the ongoing Colorado River…
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Rebate program helps HOAs become grand-scale water savers
Photo: Landscape renovations of the common area of the 49-home Mall III Lake San Marcos Homeowners Assocation included the removal of 5,000 square feet of turf. Rebates covered the entire $96,000 cost of the project. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Company of experts, partnering with San Diego County Water Authority, acts as ‘concierge’ helping…
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How California Became Ground Zero for Climate Disasters
Photo: Eric Thayer for The New York Times California is one of America’s marvels. By moving vast quantities of water and suppressing wildfires for decades, the state has transformed its arid and mountainous landscape into the richest, most populous and bounteous place in the nation. But now, those same feats have given California a new…
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Create your own mini wildlife pond
Turn your garden into an ideal watering spot for creatures great and small. If you’re lucky enough to have a big garden you may have plenty of room for a substantial pond but you only need a small amount of ground space to build a mini pond which will still be hugely beneficial to wildlife…
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El Paso Water Works to Beautify Facilities Throughout City
Imagine deeply rooted artistic rock walls adorned with wrought-iron detail enclosed the sleek, modern architecture of a new building. Water-smart landscaping surrounded the grounds showcasing the beauty of native El Paso flora. Is this a luxury resort? No, but it may represent the future for some upcoming El Paso Water facility projects. EPWater has facilities…
