CONSERVATION CORNER

The following short articles contain a variety of information on water use in the Big Bear Valley and ways everyone can contribute towards water conservation. Feel free to read, enjoy and learn how you can contribute towards a water efficient community.

Articles:

Most Recent:
Landscaping for Fire Safety (10/11/05)
Landscape Maintenance: Efficient Irrigation, Plant Health, and Water Conservation (August 22, 2005)
Mulches: Reduce Weeds and Water Loss From Soils (Aug 11, 2005)

Alphabetical Listing:
2004 Xeriscape Tour and Native Plant Sale
Appropriate Plant Selection: The Key to an Attractive Garden for
Years to Come (July 20, 2005)
Aquifer Recharge: A Vital Link in the Valley's Ground Water Cycle
Big Bear's Native Plants May Soon Be Available
Big Bear Valley Water Use/Supply Facts
Cool, Moist Weather and Community Effort Produce Significant
Savings in October
Conservation Patrol Making Sure We All Play by the Same Rules
Decorative Ponds, Water Use, and Alternatives
Drips and Irrigation Efficiency
Drought and Fire Danger (#2)
Drought Buster? You Bet! Gushing Wells? Maybe Not!
Droughts In the Past 120 Years
ET Irrigation Controllers Save Water
Fall Planting & Planning for Color
Garden Textures and Evergreens
Got Water?
Habits and Attitude: The keys to Efficient Use of Water
Hardscapes: Attractive Alternative Landscaping Requiring No Irrigation
Holiday Watering Schedule - Memorial Day, 2005
How the Water Budget Works
Indoor Water Use Checklist
Indoor Water Use Efficiency
Informal Poll Lends Insight Into Big Bear's Perception
of the Valley's Water Situation
Irrigation Efficiency: Less Water, Lower Bills, Attractive Landscapes
Irrigation, Plant Health, & Water Conservation
Is There a Method to The Madness?
July's Community Water Budget
Landscaping Guide and Xeriscape Plant List
Landscape Planning and Fall Planning
Lawns, Mowing and Composting
Long-Term Drought
Mountainscaping
Mowing and Composting
Native Plant Seed Has Been Collected and Shipped to the Nursery,
Look for Native Plants Next Summer!
October Was Very Wet! But Is It The Beginning of The End
of the Current Drought?
Planning Low Water Use Landscapes
Proper Irrigation
Rain & Cold? It's Time to Winterize Your Irrigation System
Reclaimed Water Is Now Available
Retrofit Upon Resale Another Piece of the Community Water
Conservation Puzzle
Rock Gardens, Spectacular and Water Efficient
Soil: The Key to Healthy Plants and Efficient Water Use
Snow At Last!
Specialty Items for Water Conservation
Spring Planting, What? Already?
State Mandated Water Use Priorities
Strategy for Success: Turf Removal!!!!
Successful Xeriscape Garden Tour
Summer's End
Summer's Gone, But Water Conservation is Still an Issue
Summer Showers: Nature's Contribution to Water Conservation
Summer Showers, Watering Schedules, and Other Tips for
Conserving Water Outdoors
Summer Water Use Is Down, Keep Up the Good Work -
Great Job Big Bear!
Thanks to the Valley for Conserving Water & Fire Wrap-up
Tips for Winterizing Your Home
Turf Substitutes - Low Water Use Alternatives to Lawns
The Valley's First Cold Snap Causes Pipes to Freeze
WANTED: Your Cooperation
Washing Machines - A Key Contributor to Indoor Water-Use Efficiency
Water Audits for Home and Business
Water Conservation Indoors
Water Facts for the Big Bear Valley
Watering Efficiently and Irrigation Systems
Watering Efficiently and Irrigation Systems (June 20, 2005)
Watering Native Trees
Water Rates: Believe It Or Not, We Really Don't Want Your Money!!
Water Thoughts for the Holidays
Water Use in the Big Bear Valley - Where Does It All Go?
Weeding: It's More Important Than You Think
We've Shown You Our Hand! Now, It's Your Play!
What Price for Green?
What's In a Name? Common vs. Scientific Names of Plants at the Nursery
Xeriscape Landscaping Doesn't Mean No Water! Just Less Water!
Xeriscape Principles, Evaporation & Timers

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