Explore Water Conservation Resources

Explore our Use Water Wisely section. You’ll find information of the 3 biggest water wasters and 100 Plus ways to Conserve and Use Water Wisely.  In addition, we’ve located links to Drought and Climate Change information.

Check out our videos that show you simple ways to save money and conserve water by “Adjusting Your Sprinklers” and “Raising Your Lawn Mower“. 

If you are thinking about removing lawn in your parking strip, read this SMART-scaping blog by Jonathan Leger, a sponsored member of the Garden Writer’s Association and a gardening enthusiast. You’ll to find out how to save water by transforming your grassy parking strip into a beautiful, drought tolerant landscape.

Looking for native wildflowers and drought tolerant plants? Below are links to plants suited for Spokane County and other parts of Washington State.

Wildflower Information allows you to sort Wildflowers by:  Common Name, Botanical Name, Color, Height, North American Growing Region, USDA Zone, Sun or Shade Preference, Type (Annual, Perennial), Soil Preference and Moisture Needs.  Photos of the wildflowers are provided along with recommended seed suppliers.  

WSU Extension, “Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Washington State.” This publication is meant to assist homeowners with the selection and management of appropriate plants, sites, soils, and hardscapes to create a drought-tolerant landscape. It provides a lists and photographs of trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vines that are drought tolerant and suitable for landscapes throughout Washington State.

Just for fun, try your knowledge with Water-Wisdom Wordsearch. Match the Water Saving tips to the amount of water saved and find all the easy ways to save water from Water Use It Wisely

Want even more resources? Go to City of Spokane Slow the Flow Campaign to learn how LESS is really MORE.

 

Explore Spokane County’s Water Resources Conservation and Drought pages.