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September 2021

How to Water Wisely - in person event
September 14, 2021 10:00am to 11:30am

 Watering for those new to the area or just getting started on gardening in an arid climate.

PLEASE CALL SUNSITES COMMUNITY LIBRARY TO REGISTER. (520) 826-3866. WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE NEAR THE PICNIC TABLES, WEATHER PERMITTING. 210 N. FORD ST, PEARCE, 85625
Cellular Agriculture - on-line webinar
September 22, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Cellular agriculture, or the creation of animal products without animal agriculture, has the potential to dramatically lower the environmental and physical land footprint of the meat and dairy industry while opening up a new world of novel foods designed to maximize human health and enjoyment. These technologies, however, are still for the most part in the development phase, and significant technological challenges remain before they will move out of niche markets to command a significant market share in the protein chain. This talk explores cellular agriculture, highlighting potential benefits of these new technologies while also presenting the challenges they still face. The talk then discusses the policy environment needed if the disruptive force of cellular agriculture is to be managed.
Rain Harvesting - in person event
September 28, 2021 10:00am to 11:30am

Rain harvesting can help you conserve water from a well or lower your water bill if you are on city water. A high-quality water, rainwater is also more beneficial for irrigating plants than either groundwater. Water Wise's Mary Ann Capehart will discuss the two types of rain harvesting and walk you through the basics.

PLEASE CALL SUNSITES COMMUNITY LIBRARY TO REGISTER. (520) 826-3866. WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE NEAR THE PICNIC TABLES, WEATHER PERMITTING. 210 N. FORD ST, PEARCE, 85625

October 2021

Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Basics - in person event
October 05, 2021 10:00am to 11:30am

A laundry-to-landscape greywater, or L-2-L system, is one of the simplest and least expensive greywater systems to install at a residence. Mary Ann Capehart of Water Wise will talk you through the basics of installing a L-2-L system, explain how to use graywater in your landscape, gray-water safe detergents and more! Water Wise is a program of the UA Cooperative Extension, Cochise County.

PLEASE CALL SUNSITES COMMUNITY LIBRARY TO REGISTER. (520) 826-3866. WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE NEAR THE PICNIC TABLES, WEATHER PERMITTING. 210 N. FORD ST, PEARCE, 85625

 
Land Subsidence and Earth Fissures in Arizona - on-line webinar
October 05, 2021 5:30pm

An overview of the history of earth fissures in Arizona, their causes, hazards associated with their presence, and outlook for the future. Joe Cook will provide examples from throughout the state but focus on those in Cochise County including some recent monsoon-related fissure reactivation and damage to roadways.

Joseph P. Cook is a Research Geologist, AZ RG, at the Arizona Geological Survey. His job is to document and study fissures and subsidence. Co-hosted by the UA Water Wise Program, UA Cooperative Extension, Cochise County and the Bisbee Cooper Queen Library.

Register using this link:  https://www.bisbeeaz.gov/FormCenter/Library-9/Library-Virtual-Programs-Registration-56

The name of the talk will not appear at this page, but your email will be registered.

Septic System Basics - on-line workshop
October 19, 2021 10:00am to 11:30am

Dr. Kitt Farrell-Poe has being doing septic care workshops for the Water Wise Program for over a decade. This is because learning to take care of your septic system is important to maintain water quality in our water courses and for you to have an efficiently functioning home water treatment system. It's also important regarding the buying and selling of property with septic systems. Join us to learn the basics of septic systems and bring questions for a Q&A. 

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June 2021

Recent Water Legislation in Arizona
June 30, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm

2020 looked like a promising year for new water legislation regarding surface water (streams and rivers); proposed groundwater regulation in rural areas; and supply assurance for homeowners. Then 2021 looked promising too. Some of this legislation never was brought for discussion in front of a committee in the Arizona Legislature; some did and was passed into law and some died in committee. Tricia Gerrodette will present some of these proposals and legislation and explain the consequences they  would have for water conservation and the preservation of waterways and habitat. Her focus will be on Southeastern Arizona.

Tricia Gerrodette is a river and wildlife advocate who has followed Arizona water law and policy closely for more than several decades. She advocates for protection of the San Pedro River a critical area for migrating and resident bird populations and riparian habitat. She is on the board for Tucson Audubon, president of the now-defunct Huachuca Audubon Society, treasurer for Sky Island Unitarian Universalist Church, Water Sentinel with Sierra Club Water Sentinels, Steering Committee for Sustainable Water Network. When Tricia isn’t bird watching in the Sky Islands, she is generally to be found in a meeting tracking human efforts to protect our vital natural resources.

 
Large-scale Water Harvesting for Small-acreage and Households Webinar
June 17, 2021 11:00am to 12:00pm

Rainwater is considered high-quality water that can be treated to drinking water standards by rain harvesters themselves on their homesteads. Mary Ann will present on the feasibility of small-acreage and household-scale rain harvesting as a potable water supply. In this webinar, she will discuss the option of large-scale rain harvesting to supply water for their domestic needs. Five factors important to assessing whether a rain harvesting system is appropriate are delineated; the basic components of a rain harvesting system for potable supply are briefly explained, and examples of actual rain harvesting systems used by residents harvesting rain for potable use are included, with system data that demonstrate the factors involved in choosing large-scale rain harvesting for domestic potable use. Ms. Capehart will also discuss the steps, components, and principles necessary for the safe treatment of collected rainwater to help with those in rural areas where rain is the preferred or the most expedient water supply.
Rain for Plants and People
June 08, 2021 5:00pm to 6:30pm

There are many reasons to turn to harvesting rain for people and plants areas where we are solely dependent on groundwater for our water supplies. Rainwater is a renewable resource and can be a realistic supply of water for homeowners living in remote areas even in times of drought.

Join us Tuesday, June 8th at 5pm for a presentation sponsored by Growing Healthy Wilcox and Healthy Cochise with our own MaryAnn Capehart, Water Wise Community Coordinator. This timely talk will walk you through the basics of rain harvesting systems, a method for considering choosing larger-scale rain harvesting, and information on how to treat rainwater to be drinking water standards. Let us help you consider collecting rainwater as early as this monsoon season!

 

Register in advance at this link: tiny.cc/rainharvesting.  Upon registration, you will receive an email link to the Zoom meeting.

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