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Testimonial: Creating a native grass lawn, one shovel at a time

Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a challenge. Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a...

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So this drought thing...How does it impact us?

Climate specialists are telling us that a “new normal” may be developing and many predict more frequent and severe droughts in the future. Climate specialists are telling us that a “new normal” may be developing and...

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Your monthly guide to save energy and water in 2021

The new year is a great time to think about starting small habits and setting big goals for the months ahead. The new year is a great time to think about starting small habits and setting...

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Energy & water saving solutions for your business

As your business considers facility and equipment adjustments, try these efficiency tips and view all rebates to save water, energy and... As your business considers facility and equipment adjustments, try these...

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Community saves with Water Wise Rules

We estimate we will save a total of 559 acre-feet of water in 2020, that's equal to about 500 football fields covered in 1 foot of water. We estimate we will save a total of 559 acre-feet of water in 2020, that's...

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Shop “smart” this Black Friday, save with our rebates

Whether it’s for your home or business, boosting the intelligence of your thermostats will make family and employees glow. Whether it’s for your home or business, boosting the intelligence of your...

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Understanding water conservation

With large savings now captured, water utilities are required to develop targeted programs geared toward more specific customer segments. With large savings now captured, water utilities are required to develop...

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October landscape Q&A

Fall landscape care in Colorado Springs is different than other parts of the country, but we've compiled questions and answers to help. Fall landscape care in Colorado Springs is different than other parts of the...

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Planning for future water supply

Since we don’t have a river delivering water to our growing community, we must continue to pursue future supply through a variety of... Since we don’t have a river delivering water to our growing community, we must...

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Fall watering for a healthy lawn & landscape

It's especially important to care for your landscape as fall arrives. There are four keys to watering wisely ahead of the winter months. It's especially important to care for your landscape as fall arrives. There are...

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The best native plants for your landscape

Our garden at the Conservation & Environmental Center showcases native plants that thrive when temperatures rise. Our garden at the Conservation & Environmental Center showcases native plants...

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