Vail Valley Consolidated WD 1996 WCPlan

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Vail Valley Consolidated Water District Water Conservation Master Plan April 15, 1996 Page 9 F. Dissemination of information regarding water use efficiency measures, including public education, customer water use audits, and water.saving demonstrations 1. Purpose The ultimate success of water conservation programs depends upon the actions of the people who use the water. Development of a conservation ethic through public awareness and education is therefore necessary to the overall success of this, or any other conservation program. Making information available to the public regarding the reasons for water conservation and the available methods of conservation will help to foster such a conservation ethic. 2. Programs a) The District periodically distributes conservation information through mailings and other means including news releases, newspaper and radio public service announcements, and seminars. In 1995, this program included a mailing to distribute conservation materials and information to commercial water users and the distribution of education material and information about outdoor water use restrictions to all customers. This type of program will continue on a year-to-year basis and will be refmed from time-to-time as needed to maintain interest levels. b) For the past five years during National Drinking Water Week, the District has conducted a water conservation education program in service area elementary and middle schools. This program includes a the use of bumper stickers and art to promote water conservation. This program will be continued and modified as needed on a year-to-year basis. c) The District has established a seminar series to inform customers about water const:rvati9n techniques that focuses ~m low water-use landscapi!!&~ This program u will be continued and modified as needed on a periodic basis. d) In cooperation with the Avon branch of the Eagle Valley Public Library, a "water conservation shelf' has been established in the resource section of the library. The District will continue to maintain and update this information on a regular basis. e) During the past year, the District has disseminated water conservation information through the use of on hold messages and information stations at supermarkets. In addition, the District is working with the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation to jointly sponsor public information programs about water resource issues and the need for water conservation.