Ready, set, grow

Spring is here and now is the time to plan your planting. Here are resources to help you with native plants, natural landscapes and water-friendly gardening practices in your yard.

Sign up to be a Clean Water Hero and get up to three hours of free, on-site technical assistance to help you create a sustainable stormwater landscape to fit your yard.

Attend a free Naturescaping class to help plan your yard:

Native plant sales:

Canine campaign

In 2008, more than 200 dogs and their human companions took the Canines for Clean Water pledge, vowing to keep their watersheds clean by scooping the poop and throwing it in the trash. Now it's time to vote for your favorite canine candidate on our website. The top dog of 2008 will receive a $25 gift certificate for environmentally friendly pet items. The polls close Friday, April 17, so vote now! If you haven't pledged your pooch yet, register today to get your free dog bandana. Don't forget to send us a photo of your handsome hound to be eligible for next year's vote!

Over the river and through your 'hood

We are all connected by water and whether we live up or down stream, we all play a part in protecting this shared resource. Help draw attention to this issue by celebrating World Water Day, March 22.

This year's theme "Shared Water - Shared Opportunities" focuses on waters that run across borders and link us together. People around the world will celebrate the day to draw attention to the challenge of sharing clean water, a healthy environment and opportunities for economic growth.  

You can get involved by:

• Monitoring local streams as part of World Water Monitoring Day, which kicks off March 22 and runs through the end of 2009. Community groups, volunteer organizations and classrooms may contact Ely Teragli to get a free water monitoring kit.
• Learning more about our local water supply and future plans.
• Taking a tour of one of our award-winning treatment facilities.