How to Save Water During Thanksgiving
by Tracy Quinn As originally posted on the National Resources Defense Council Staff’s Blog As you prepare to brine that turkey (or Tofurky) and peel pounds upon pounds of potatoes, […]
Category Archives: Water Saving Tips
FREE Savvy Gardener Class – Wildlife Friendly Gardening – September 28
The beauty of songbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects is ample reason to create a wildlife-friendly garden, but did you know they can also provide multiple benefits to your garden? WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY GARDENING FOR […]
Toilet Rebate Events at Home Depot in May
Mark your calendars: Home Depot will conduct special $100 rebate events on qualifying Premium toilet models (in stock and ordered) at two locations during the month of May. May 7 […]
Be a Leak Detective!
Did you know that your toilet could be leaking right this minute, and you might not even know it? Leaky toilets waste water and raise water bills, which is why […]
Free Savvy Gardener Class March 23: Right Plant, Right Place
Achieving a natural, healthy balance in your landscape starts with putting the right plant in the right place. This encompasses far more than simply putting sun-loving plants in the sunny spots—matching […]
$100 Toilet Rebate Through March 31, 2016
Was your toilet installed prior to 2004? Between now and March 31, 2016, you can replace that old toilet with a Premium 1.06 gallons-per-flush toilet and get a $100 rebate […]
Free Savvy Gardener Class September 29: Wildlife-Friendly Gardening
The beauty of songbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects is ample reason to create a wildlife-friendly garden, but there is so much more to the picture… WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY GARDENING FOR BEAUTY & SUSTAINABILITY […]
Seattle Water Supply Voluntary Conservation
Although it feels a bit strange posting this on a day of torrential rains (big hooray!), the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and Everett have recently enacted “voluntary” water reductions, since the potential for a […]
Seattle Water Supply Advisory
This morning, in light of historic low river levels, record-setting hot and dry weather, and the resulting increased demand for water, the cities of Seattle, Everett and Tacoma have jointly activated […]
Watering Lawns During Drought Conditions
Lawns are already “going golden” this year. Given Governor Inslee’s recent announcement about a statewide drought, should you water your lawn, and if so, how much? Before the idea of watering your grass […]
Free Savvy Gardener Class April 28: Great Plants for Northwest Gardens
Knowing which plants to choose for your home garden can make gardening ever so much more beautiful, rewarding, and water-savvy! This free class will provide you with all of the […]
Thanksgiving Water-Saving Tips
by Tracy Quinn As originally posted on the National Resources Defense Council Staff’s Blog As you prepare to brine that turkey (or Tofurky) and peel pounds upon pounds of potatoes, […]
North City Water District Recognized for Recycling and Waste Reduction
As reported recently in the Shoreline Area News, North City Water District was recently named by King County’s Solid Waste Division on their 2014 “Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction” […]
Irrigation System Tune Up
When is the last time you checked the irrigation system for your home, business, or school’s sports field? Next to a leaky toilet, an irrigation system is often the #1 culprit in high […]
FREE Savvy Gardener Class Offered
The North City Water District, in partnership with the Saving Water Partnership will be holding a free gardening seminar. The class, Great Gardening: Basics for the New Gardener, will be […]