Monthly Archives: October 2008

Conserve Water… With the Los Angeles Public Library System!

There are so many ways to save water, and great ways for how to do so, are right at your fingertips! Not a day goes by that a television program or newscast doesn’t have at least one way in which … Continue reading

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Book of the Week

This week’s book of the week is just up our alley! Originally published in 1992, it is an oldie, but a goodie. The book spoken of, of course, is Xeriscape Gardening: Water Conservation for the American Landscape, by authors Connie … Continue reading

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How the OC can save 25 Billion gallons of water a year!

Because the Cyber-Rain smart sprinkler controller helps conserve water by using internet data to adjust the amount of water that gets used on our lawns and gardens, the savings in terms of both water and money can be quite substantial. … Continue reading

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Water District of the Week: Anaheim Public Utilities

This week’s Water District of the Week is the City of Anaheim’s very own Anaheim Public Utilities. A Southern California water district for the people, and by the people, Anaheim Public Utilities is serious about a commitment to saving water. … Continue reading

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California’s Water

Huell Howser’s special, titled “Tightening the Water Belt” was actually shown on the “California’s Water” visiting series, with Huell Howser, not “Visiting With Huell Howser.” Howser is known for his longtime hosting of “Visiting With Huell Howser,” and now is … Continue reading

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Conservation With Huell Howser

Many may know Huell Howser as the personable host of “Visiting With Huell Houser.” The television and travel personality is known for his televised travels and adventures, and specifically in the visiting “Visiting” series, to locations within our very own … Continue reading

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Spotlight on: Laguna Beach County Water District

This week’s Water District of the Week is the Laguna Beach County Water District. What image comes to mind when you think of Laguna Beach? Was it water? It shouldn’t be surprising for water to be associated with such name. … Continue reading

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Book of the Week: The Soil and Water Conservation Handbook

When we look for the Book of the Week, we look for a book that has made a conservation-laden impact on its readers. This week’s Book of the Week is Soil And Water Conservation Handbook: Policies, Practicies, Conditions, And Terms … Continue reading

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Water Efficient and Beautiful – The Coast Live Oak

Wait, it’s both more resistant to droughts, AND beautiful? Gasp! Yes, it’s real, and it’s really native to California. Of course, we speak of the Coast Live Oak. And according to numerous sources, including our old friend, BeWaterWise.com, the Coast … Continue reading

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Spotlight on… Irvine Ranch Water District

This week’s spotlight is on Irvine Ranch Water District. Located within Orange County, this water district notes its special commitment to happy consumers. The Irvine Ranch Water District’s mission is to ” “Provide reliable, high quality water and sewer service … Continue reading

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