Members can post events to the calendar! Just sign in and click "Add Event." Watch a video tutorial here. If you'd like to join, click "Sign up" in the upper right corner.

  • May 20, 2015 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Oakley City Hall
  • Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2020

EVERY DROP COUNTS

The City of Oakley and Diablo Water District to Host Free Water Conservation Workshop – Wednesday, May 20th, 2015

 

The great California drought is here. Now is the time for you to take action and practice water conservation. In response to our serious water shortage, The City of Oakley in partnership with Diablo Water District is hosting a free workshop called Water Conservation: Every Drop Counts. They want to help you do your best at saving water and are asking residents to come learn more about how you can conserve more water. This workshop is full of useful water conservation tips and facts, and includes the Top 10 Actions you can take to maximize water savings.

The workshop focuses on indoor and outdoor water conservation actions and practices that we can all easily do for free or low-cost. The class will give an overview of grey water systems and rain barrel systems.

Workshop Spotlights:

  • Indoor Water Conservation (focusing on all fixtures & appliances)
  • Landscaping & Irrigation (overview of drip-systems, timers, practices)
  • Greywater Systems (overview of regulations & installation)
  • Rain Barrel Systems (overview of different types & designs)

The workshop will instructed by Todd Sutton, aka the “Waste Sleuth,” principle consultant of WasteSleuth.com and a sustainability expert with more than 23 years in the recycling and conservation field.

 

The Water Conservation: Every Drop Counts class is free, however please register in advance today (space is limited): email: McMurray@ci.oakley.ca.us or call 925-625-7000.

The workshop well be held from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. at the Oakley City Hall, 3231 Main St.

 

###

If you would like additional information on this topic contact Joshua McMurray or mcmurray@ci.oakley.ca.us or (925) 625-7004. To contact the workshop instructor – Todd Sutton (925) 787-8913 or Todd@WasteSleuth.com -- www.WasteSleuth.com.

E-mail me when people leave their comments –

You need to be a member of SCOCO Network to add comments!

Join SCOCO Network