Drip Irrigation for Maximum Efficiency
We all want to conserve precious water and the best way to do that in our landscape is a drip irrigation system. It’s the best way to try to deliver the right amount of water, and no more, at the … Read More
Quench Your Water Learning Thirst!
Education is the key to helping children appreciate the value of water conservation and the role they have in it.
Next Generation Water Summit & Santa Fe Saves Water Day
Join us for the upcoming Next Generation Water Summit & Santa Fe Saves Water Day The annual Next Generation Water Summit virtual technical conference will be held May 19-20 via an online platform, followed by a day of community events … Read More
Santa Fe’s Water Resiliency
posted in: Drought, News, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events
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Saving water has been a priority for our community since the City took over the water system in 1995, and that will not change anytime soon. Water conservation is the cornerstone of the City’s plan to continue to increase water … Read More
Avoid Costly and Wasteful Water Leaks – Track Your Water Use
posted in: Fix-A-Leak, News, Water Waste and Leaks
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by Christine Y. Chavez Average household leaks amount to nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. Fix-A-Leak Week, which will take place March 14-20, is an important annual reminder for all of us about the need to check for and … Read More
Councilor Romero-Wirth: Building Resiliency During Megadrought
By Carol Romero-Wirth Originally published in the Santa Fe New Mexican Recent headlines call out the dangerous megadrought facing communities across the West. While concern is warranted, here’s the good news: Santa Fe is better off now than it was … Read More
Mayor Webber joins pledge to preserve the monarch butterfly
posted in: News, pollinator garden, Uncategorized, urban forest
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The National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge program began in 2015 to engage cities and communities in monarch and pollinator conservation. Santa Fe’s mayor Alan Webber pledged for The City Different to create habitat for the monarch butterfly and other … Read More
Outdoor watering during dry winters
posted in: Drought, News, pollinator garden, urban forest, Water Conservation Tips, Winterizing
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Drought tolerant or xeriscape gardening makes a huge difference in the amount of water you’ll have to apply to your landscape. When the cold weather moves in, vegetation goes dormant and roots will largely rely on rain or snowfall. But … Read More
Santa Fe Residents and Businesses Can Save Water Year-round
posted in: News, Water Saving Tips, Winterizing
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Santa Fe’s irrigation season officially ends in November. Even though the garden season is behind us, water conservation must be a year-round effort among residents and businesses. There are a lot of things we can do to help us save … Read More
Imagine a Day Without Water in Santa Fe Hospitals
Today, the City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Office, in partnership with Santa Fe County and Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center launched the annual Imagine a Day Without Water campaign, a nationwide day of education and advocacy about the … Read More