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6 Aquifer Lessons | The Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer – PBS Learning Media
KSPS Public Television has joined with the Idaho Washington Aquifer Collaborative to help educate residents in the Inland Northwest about the importance of protecting their sole source of drinking water—the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.
6 Aquifer Video Lessons
These six videos provide an overview and exploration of the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie aquifer, its importance to the Inland Northwest, how it works, how it can be damaged, and simple actions residents can take to protect and preserve the water from the aquifer. Continue reading
Water Smart Landscapes – Irrigation Efficiency
Water-Smart Landscapes Start with WaterSense
Irrigation of lawns is the single largest use of water. Outdoor water use creates peak demand on existing water supplies and system capacity during the summer months. During the summer, Kootenai and Spokane county utilities must increase supply to meet water needs, sometimes as much as three to four times the amount used during the winter. Continue reading
Wisescape Guidebook
Wisescape Guidebook
Wisescape® Guidebook promotes water-efficient landscaping on the Palouse, taking into consideration landscape design, reduction of resource use, soil enhancements, and plant selection. A practical and aesthetically design for all seasons, limiting traditional turf, plant selection based on local climate, and efficient irrigation methods are also key elements.
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IDAH2O Workshops
Jim Ekins,
IDAH2O Coordinator
Email IDAH2O
phone: 208-292-1287
University of Idaho Extension
Extension Website
phone: 208-446-1680
IDAH2O Coordinator
Email IDAH2O
phone: 208-292-1287
University of Idaho Extension
Extension Website
phone: 208-446-1680
Find out what goes on at an IDAH2O workshop? Continue reading