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  • Be Water Wise! Exhibit - Henry F. Hauser Museum, Sierra Vista: April - September, 2019

    Come visit the Henry F Hauser Museum in Sierra Vista to learn all about the Water Wise Program!
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  • Rainwater Harvesting Tour

  • Earth Day Table at Farmers Market

    Earth Day

Why be Water Wise?

Water is our most precious resource. To ensure adequate water supplies for the future, all of us need to be more water wise. Learn tips for saving water both indoors and outdoors. These water wise ideas can not only help you save money on your water bill, but also benefit the community by conserving this precious resource.

Upcoming Events

July 20

Rain Harvesting Tour Sierra Vista

Starting at the Henry F Hauser Museum, join Water Wise as we caravan the Sierra Vista area, visiting home owners who have graciously opened their homes to demonstrate harvesting rain from roofs into water storage containers and basins at their wonderful properties.  REGISTER to attend by calling 458-8278 ext 2141.

Location: Henry F Hauser Museum, 2950 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Event Contact:
Valerie Davidson
UA Cooperative Extension
valeriedavidson@email.arizona.edu
520-458-8278 x2141
July 27

DIY Rain Water Testing

Shana Sandhaus, MS of the UA Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science will show you how to run tests on your collected rain water for arsenic and the presence of fecal coliform bacteria. Participants need to register and pick up sterile containers to collect their samples in advance of the workshop. Costs $10. This event is part of the Water Ways exhibit at the Henry F Hauser Museum. The workshop will be held at 2950 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 8563. Reservations required.

Location: Henry F Hauser Museum 2950 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Event Contact:
Valerie Davidson
UA Cooperative Extension
valeriedavidson@email.arizona.edu
520-458-8278 x2141
August 17

Native Plants of Cochise County

Petey Mesquitey, radio raconteur and nursery grower, will talk about our unique and amazing native plants. After the talk you can purchase from a selection of hardy, drought tolerant plants grown by Mr. Mesquitey's nursery.

Location: Groth Hall, UA Sierra Vista campus, 1140 North Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Event Contact:
Valerie Davidson
UA Cooperative Extension
valeriedavidson@email.arizona.edu
520-458-8278 x2141
September 21

AZ Domestic Well Owners Workshop

Register Now to learn all about domestic wells--their maintenance, parts and protection. Learn about testing your well water and about home water filtration options.

Location: University of Arizona SV, 1140 N Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635, Groth Hall, Public Meeting Room
Event Contact:
Valerie Davidson
UA Cooperative Extension Cochise County
valeriedavidson@email.arizona.edu
(520) 458-8278 x2141

 

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