Less Blue - More Green: June 30, 2008 Daily Press Article
The summer months are the peak for water use, and the water bill proves it. Homeowners want to keep their lawns lush and green despite scorching temperatures.

The piles of sweaty clothes in the laundry room reappear each day, and the layer of dust on the car keeps coming back no matter how many times you wash it.

All that extra water use puts strain on the environment and on your water bill. And every gallon can count. Read the full article>>

Teacher Workshop: Building a Rain Garden
Lynnhaven River NOW will be training teachers how to build rain gardens with their classes. The workshop will be held July 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The morning will be spent learning basic watershed concepts and Lynnhaven River issues with a focus on surface water runoff problems. In the afternoon participants will help construct a rain garden. This full day program provides the know-how for any teacher to model environmental stewardship on his or her school grounds. To learn more about the workshop, contact Helen Kuhns at 757-962-5398. HR WET encourages schools to build rain gardens through the Mini-Grant Program.

James City County - Rain Barrel Rebate up to $50
The James City Service Authority (JCSA) has created a new Rain Barrel Rebate Program to reinforce water conservation efforts.  A rain barrel collects and stores rainwater from your roof so it can be used to water lawns, gardens or indoor plants, fill birdbaths, and wash cars, boats, dogs or muddy shoes. For more information, click on “Rebates” at www.bewatersmart.org, e-mail bewatersmart@james-city.va.us or call 253-6859. More>>

Hampton Roads Sanitation District - Wastewater Reuse Projects
Each day approximately 165 million gallons of wastewater are collected, cleaned, and returned to the local waterways.  This highly treated wastewater, also known as effluent, is disinfected to protect public health before discharge to area waterways.  HRSD wants to ensure wastewater is not wasted water so it actively supports and promotes water reuse. Learn more>>