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WS — Item 6 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item 6 <br />Date: April 2, 2012 <br />To: City Council <br />From: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director <br />Re: Water Conservation Education <br />Background <br />Councilmember Stoesz has requested that this item be placed on the April 2nd work session <br />agenda. Staff has used four primary avenues to educate /inform residents about water <br />conservation: <br />1. Annual Drinking Water Report - By June 1st, the City is required to prepare and provide <br />this report for the previous year. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers' <br />understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water <br />resources. The Water Conservation section provides tips on various conservation techniques. <br />Relevant websites are also listed. Beginning this year we will be providing this report on- <br />line rather than a direct mailing. <br />2. City Newsletter - Staff has periodically included water conservation related articles in the <br />City Newsletter. Recent articles include: <br />Odd /even lawn watering restrictions start May 15 (Spring 2012) <br />Got grass? Mow high for better results (Summer 2011) <br />Rain Barrel Workshop (Spring 2011) <br />We can help adjust your sprinkler system (Summer 2010) <br />Build Your Own Rain Garden (Spring 2010) <br />How to read your water bill (Winter 2009) <br />City can assist with water meter leaks (Winter 2009) <br />Less irrigation use equals lower water bills (Fall 2009) <br />"Smart" irrigation will save on water bills (Summer 2009) <br />Free Rain Sensor Retro -fit Program (Spring 2009) <br />New water rates aim to foster conservation (Spring 2009) <br />City Council adopts water conservation plan (Winter 2008) <br />Healthy lawns cut down on runoff pollution (Fall 2008) <br />It is staff's goal to have a water conservation related article in each City Newsletter. <br />3. Website - Staff is currently developing a section of the City website dedicated to water <br />conservation. This section will include past articles as well as relevant links including: <br />Water -Use It Wisely- http: / /www.wateruseitwisely.com/100- ways -to- conserve /index.php <br />Waterwiser - www.waterwiser.org <br />