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Water Efficiency Grants
Water Efficiency Grant Type
Public Education & Outreach Grant
Contract/PO #
OE PDA 07-21
Applicant
Center for Resource Conservation
Project Name
Slow the Flow Colorado 2006: Irrigation Audit Program
Title
Slow the Flow Colorado 2006 Colorado Water Conservation Board Final Report
Date
6/1/2007
County
Boulder
Water Efficiency - Doc Type
Final Report
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<br />Sustainable Landscaping Information <br />A sustainable landscape is designed to be attractive and in <br />balance with the local climate and environment. It <br />requires minimal resource inputs such as fertilizers, <br />pesticides, and water. Some aspects of sustainable <br />landscaping and information sources are listed below. <br /> <br />Comuostin2 is the process of decomposing wastes such <br />as grass, leaves, and food scraps to make a rich soil <br />amendment that will improve soil quality. <br />· W orl<shops and Master Composter Training <br />www.co.boulder.co.us/recycling/compost/comphome.htm <br />· Composting Fact Sheet <br />www.ext.colostate . edu/pubs/ garden/07 212 .html <br /> <br />Fertilization should be based on soil analysis and the <br />growth phase of the turf or garden. Slow-release <br />fertilizers minimize runoff of nutrients to waterways. <br />· Fact Sheet on Fertilizing the Organic Garden <br />http://www.ext.colostate . edu/ drought/ fertilize .html <br /> <br />Grasscvclin2 is the practice of leaving grass clippings on <br />the lawn when mowing. It returns valuable nutrients to <br />the soil. <br />· Mowing tips, mower types, and other information <br />www.co.boulder.co.us/recycling/grasscycle/grashome.htm <br /> <br />Inte2rated Pest Mana2ement (IPM) focuses on long- <br />term prevention or reduction of weeds and insect pests <br />using (in order of preference) cultural, mechanical, <br />biological, and chemical controls, and emphasizing the <br />most environmentally sound approach. <br />· Fact Sheet on IPM <br />http://www . boulderco lorado. gov / index. php? option==com <br />content&task==view &id== 1287 &Itemid==406 <br /> <br />Plant Selection involves choosing plants suited to our <br />climate which need less water and are less prone to <br />diseases and pests. <br />· Colorado Native Plant Society <br />www.conps.org <br />· Colorado Plant Select@ Program <br />http://plantselect.org/ <br /> <br />~............... <br /> <br /> <br />Turf area should be minimized based on recreations <br />needs of the property. Drought-tolerant, slow growth <br />turf should be used for all turf areas. <br />· Lawn care info and linl<s to turf resources <br />http:// csuturf.colostate.edu <br /> <br />Waterin2 and Irri2ation <br />Colorado is subject to drought, as we have experienced <br />beginning in 2002. Use water wisely! <br />· Water-saving irrigation and drought <br />management <br />www.watersaver.org <br />· Waterwise Tips for Colorado Landscapes <br />www. green co. org <br /> <br />Xeriscaue is water-conserving landscaping. <br />· Xeriscape Colorado <br />www.xerlscape.org <br />· Boulder Energy Conservation Center Xeriscape <br />Workshops <br />www.conservationcenter.org or 303-441-3278 <br /> <br />General Sustainable Landscaping Resources <br /> <br />Colorado State University Cooperative Extension <br />offers fact sheets on a wide range of gardening topics, <br />including plants for mountain communities. Master <br />Gardener volunteers are available to answer questions <br />and provide information. <br />www.coopext.colostate.edu/boulder or 303-678-6388 <br /> <br />Green Industries of Colorado (GreenCo) is an <br />alliance of nine landscape-related trade associations. <br />They offer extensive information on water use and an <br />on-line manual of Best Management Practices. <br />www. green co. org <br /> <br />Partners for A Clean Environment (PACE) <br />provides training in sustainable landscaping and a list of <br />landscapers who have completed the training. <br />www.pacepartners.com or 303-786-P ACE <br /> <br />Planttalk Coloradoâ„¢ is a 24-hour toll-free automated <br />phone service for information on horticultural topics. <br />www.planttalk.org or 1-888-666-3063 <br /> <br />lMn~n~..~ :", "','" ',Lb,.,:' " <br />~ -- <br />'l. <br />.. <br /> <br />,~ Irfiuw.b-~ 'm Ig~ <br /> <br />34 <br />
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