Imagine Just One Day Without Water
From the first drip of the coffee maker in the morning to brushing your teeth before bed, water is central to our daily routine. We use it to check items off the to-do list (cooking dinner, doing dishes, wiping down the table). We also use it to treat ourselves (a hot tub soak or steam-filled shower). It is both necessary and rejuvenating. On October 20, water providers across the country challenge people to “Imagine a Day Without Water.” […]
Plant Of The Month: Twin-Flowered Agave (Agave Geminiflora)
With narrow, medium green leaves that have sharp tips but toothless edges, the Twin-Flowered Agave, or Agave Geminiflora, is a beautiful addition to any desert landscape. Occasionally, the leaves are graced with fine white marginal fibers. Solitary plants reach 3 feet high and 3 feet wide, with a canopy coverage of 7 square feet. […]
Thank You Water Workers
Water is a precious and vital resource. Communities and the economy thrive and grow thanks to the availability of safe and reliable water. It takes a team of experts to make sure water gets to your tap. […]
Landscaping Tip Of The Month: Diy: Replace Sprinklers With Drip Irrigation
Overhead sprayers are useful for watering grass lawns, but they are inefficient for other types of landscaping. We’ve all seen what happens when sprinklers are running on a windy day – the water goes everywhere it shouldn’t, and some of the spray evaporates before it hits the ground. […]
Plant Of The Month: Date Palm (Phoenix Dactylifera)
Date palms are native to the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, where they grow naturally around oases. Archaeological evidence indicates fruits of the date palm were grown by ancient civilizations over 6,000 years ago, making dates one the earliest fruits cultivated by agrarian society. […]
Careers In Water: Information Technology
This month’s career is in the field of Information Technology. Information Technology (IT) professionals are responsible for helping organizations maintain their digital infrastructure and for providing troubleshooting assistance to employees. They are in demand to help others keep up with technological advances and security procedures. […]
