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How Durham Canada Cut Water Use With Door-to-Door Student Ambassadors

Durham Region, Ontario Canada had a math problem. The population was growing at 3% annually with water consumption growing at 6% annually.  Peak summer demand was straining treatment capacity, with lawn irrigation driving irrigation spikes.…
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Florida Saved a Billion Gallons of Water by Changing One Habit: A Case Study

  How simple communication grounded in behavioral science can save massive amounts of water - quickly, cheaply, and easily.   A few years ago, SW Florida ran a water-saving campaign called “Skip a week.” It might seem like…

How Much Turfgrass Legislation Could Cost Homeowners

In recent years, several municipalities and states have proposed or enacted legislation aimed at reducing the use of turfgrass in residential landscapes. These laws are often driven by environmental concerns such as water conservation, reduction…