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The Inlander has researched commercial entities sucking the most water out of the Rathdrum Prairie-Spokane Valley Aquifer. Many of the businesses on this list are back from last year's list, but there are a few changes. For some, water conservation practices are kicking in. The Inlander Reports
City, county offer rebates for water-saving amenities
Posted on August 11th, 2009
In an effort to protect Spokane River stream flows and the aquifer, the city of Spokane and Spokane County unveiled plans to offer rebates to residents buying new Water Sense toilets or Energy Star washing machines to replace less-efficient appliances. The Spokesman Review reports.
Airway Heights OKs water restrictions
Posted on September 22nd, 2008
Airway Heights water customers may no longer water their lawns between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. in June, July, August and September. The Spokesman Review Reports.
Water Management Strategies Field Auditing Workshop
Posted on September 22nd, 2008
Liberty Lake Sewer and Water District. 22510 E Mission, Liberty Lake, WA Learn the fundamentals of irrigation water auditing, proper...
Landscaping Classes also Promote Water Conservation
Posted on September 5th, 2008
The WSU-Coop. Extension Master Gardeners in Spokane will be offering specialty landscaping classes on four consecutive Saturdays starting Sept. 20
Draft City of Spokane Water Ordinance
Posted on August 13th, 2008
The mayor of spokane has proposed an ordinance to limit day time watering.
Water Conservation Research
Posted on August 13th, 2008
Open attached files to see what other programs and cities recommend for water savings.
Water Hogs
Posted on August 8th, 2008
When Mayor Mary Verner suggested regulating the free-reign of Spokane's summer sprinklers, it was the political equivalent of tossing a beehive on a paint shaker.
Cities focus on water conservation
Posted on August 8th, 2008
Water conservation includes ordinances by some area towns and cities to limit when sprinklers can be used.
Proposed restrictions for summer sprinkler use
Posted on August 8th, 2008
Spokane Mayor Mary Verner, following the lead of Post Falls, has proposed watering regulations that would come with fines up to $125.
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