Water Conservation 

Handbook of Water Use and Conservation

"Those of us privileged to work with Amy Vickers have long wanted to bottle and distribute her encyclopedic knowledge of how to use water wisely and productively. Now she's done it. Her masterful book Handbook of Water Use and Conservation (WaterPlow Press, 2001) will long stand as the definitive work on demand-side aqueous solutions. It's clear, sound, thorough, modern, practical, profitable, and inspiring. Buy it, read it, practice it, publicize it, and the world's ominous water problems will soon be...liquidated." - Amory B. Lovins, CEO (Research), Rocky Mountain Institute

Order by calling  toll-free at 1-866-367-3000, go online (above), fax at 413.253.1521, or e-mail sales@waterplowpress.com

"Water - Use It Wisely" Public Information Campaign

The "Water - Use it Wisely" conservation campaign, created by Phoenix advertising and marketing firm Park&Co, received the Crescordia Award for Environmental Education at the 21st Annual Environmental Excellence Awards, held at the Phoenician Resort in Phoenix on September 21, 2001.

The Environmental Excellence Awards are presented by the Valley Forward Association to recognize outstanding contributions to the physical environment of Valley communities. The Crescordia--from a Greek term meaning "to grow in harmony"--is the highest honor awarded in each category, which this year included environmental education, innovative technologies, individual achievements, art in public places, and media.

You can tour the complete campaign and learn how you can run it in your area by visiting the award-winning web site at www.wateruseitwisely.com.

Indoor Water Conservation Tips
Nineteen easy tips to help you save water (and money) inside your home, from bathrooms to utility rooms and kitchens.

Outdoor Water Conservation Tips
During the summer, 30-50 percent of the water used around the home is spent on lawns, gardens and other outdoor activities.  Learn more than 25 easy ways to reduce outdoor water consumption and protect the environment.

WaterWise Irrigation
While the first step toward creating a water-efficient landscape is to select plants which will thrive under the conditions provided by our region's typical precipitation, it is virtually impossible for a yard and garden to get by without some additional watering.

WaterWise Landscaping
The solution to dry soils and drought is not simply to run a hose and thereby run up a huge water bill. Watering is very often the most wasteful and expensive of solutions, with improper watering or overwatering leading to even more short and long-term problems for the landscape. To keep your corner of the globe green, it is best to become WaterWise.

Water Conservation Links
Features hundreds of Internet sites addressing conservation tips, organizations, agencies, education, irrigation, landscaping, water efficient fixtures and appliances, water reuse and recycling, and additional useful resources.

Dust Suppression Information
Includes a list of dust suppressant products useful for controlling dust on construction sites, while conserving water in accordance with statewide mandatory water restrictions.

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