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<br />Question 3 <br />Where did we get the idea for the project <br />The Town of Lyons is submitting this grant proposal together with the Boulder Energy <br />Conservation Center (BECC). <br />The BECC is a community non-profit organization committed to assisting Boulder county <br />communities in conserving resources. BECC has partnered with groups in Boulder and <br />Longmont previously to install xeriscape demonstration gardens. BECC views this grant <br />as an opportunity to sow seeds of education that flower into community support for <br />xenscape. <br />BECC learned about the Water Conservation & Water Use efficiency Block Grant <br />Program and teamed with the Town of Lyons to help them realize their very first xeriscape <br />project. The Town is enthusiastic about the idea and ready to learn more about this "new" <br />way to conserve water. <br /> <br />In developing this project BECC statftalked to the Town's Parks and Recreation Board <br />first to find out ifaxeriscaped garden is something they would be interested in. The board <br />immediately felt that a demonstration xeric garden would benefit the community. The <br />board contacted the Lyons elementary school to discuss their participation. The school's <br />principal and teachers feel that the garden will not only beautifY the school's environment, <br />.. but will also provide a learning experience for the students and the Lyons community. <br />Should the grant be awarded to the Town, the school's teachers are looking forward to <br />develop a lesson plan, tailored to the Lyons mountain setting, and engage their students in <br />the planting and maintaining of the garden. <br /> <br />Question 4 <br />Community involvement <br />This project intends to involve as many members of the community as possible. Students <br />and their parents will be directly involved in planting and maintaining the garden. The <br />town wants to incorporate the garden in the annual arbor day celebrations. Town residents <br />will learn about the project and be updated on it regularly through the local newspaper. <br />The Parks and Recreation board will encourage youth groups to participate in the project. <br />The demonstration garden will be located in a conspicuous place so it can be enjoyed by <br />town residents every day. <br /> <br />Question 5 <br />Sharing results <br />As mentioned previously it is in the town's interest that the results of the project be shared <br />with residents to educate them about the benefits of xeriscaping. The project will <br />demonstrate that water wise gardening will conserve water and lower utility bills. <br />The school teachers, who will develop the lesson program, feel that the program may also <br />be introduced in other St. Vrian or front range schools. They will be happy to share their <br />materials and experiences with others. <br /> <br />11/21/96 <br /> <br />4 <br />