Water line leak brings concern over conservation in Eastland
A major leak in Eastland’s main water line has caused concern among local authorities that some residents are not heeding calls to conserve water. Although residents and business owners in Eastland, Olden and Carbon have received several notifications via the Eastland Code Red system, officials are afraid the warnings are falling on deaf ears.
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Dreams of a Desk Job
How I became a writer — and really learned to work.
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Landscapers keep greenery green despite dry August
For those who mow their own lawns, this August has been a great time to sit back, watch the grass turn brown and do little lawn work other than weeding. Those who take care of other people's lawns for a living haven't had as much of a break.
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Guest commentary: Use these tips for lawn chair lawn care to conserve water
By Dan Miller, Guest Commentary Do you hope to spend more time this summer in your lawn chair rather than on the lawn mower? Most of us would like to answer “yes” to that question, but it can be hard to achieve with the regular chores of lawn care. Just like making a New Year’s resolution, try a lawn care resolution this summer. You’ll save time, money and water. read more
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Help the Environment by Letting Your Lawn Die
Over in USA Today, writer Laura Vanderkam has a shockingly un-American suggestion: kill your lawn
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Surprise officials: Water conservation not sinking in
Water officials in Surprise doubt their efforts about conservation are making an impact on residents.
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Garden survival guide during a heat wave
A local nursery owner says there are steps you can take to save your plants and lawn during a heat wave.
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Watch your water use, Metro Vancouver says
With hot weather around the corner, Metro Vancouver reminds residents and businesses to conserve the region’s water supply. Water-use restrictions are now in place to reduce wasteful use on lawns.
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Millburn on drought watch
In Millburn, Forester Thomas Doty said the situation has not yet reached a level that would prompt an order for mandatory measures and restrictions on water usage.
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They’re issuing a water challenge
Driving around town, the sound of sprinklers raining on fresh green lawns may inspire some nostalgia for some South Shore residents, but not so for members of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association.
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