Water Conservation

From Drips to Drops: Mastering the Art of Drip Irrigation

Drip irrigation has revolutionized the home landscape, effectively delivering water to a plant’s root zone to support lush, healthy plants with far less water than traditional methods. Learn about the benefits and considerations for drip irrigation as you determine if this irrigation method is right for you. Knowledge of the fundamentals, a basic parts list, and expert tips will have you set up for success and ready to tackle this new challenge, one drop at a time.

Rain Barrels Made Easy: Learn How to Get the Most Out of Every Drop

A summer storm brings benefits beyond joy for puddle-jumping kids. Rain barrels can help you capture and use rainwater to conserve resources, promote plant growth, and gain rebates. Consider factors like water pressure and mosquito prevention when setting up your barrel. Join a workshop to optimize rainwater usage and watch educational videos for more guidance.

Celebrate Earth Day Everyday this April for Earth Month!

In April, The Woodlands Township celebrates Earth Month with daily activities and events to honor the planet. Volunteer opportunities, educational classes, and outdoor challenges are available, from composting and gardening to birding and sustainable living. The community is encouraged to embrace Earth Day every day with simple actions to protect the environment.

Resolve to be a Champion for Clean Water in 2024!

Let’s commit to embracing environmental stewardship in 2024 and beyond! By taking mindful actions to protect our waterways, we can create a positive impact now, and into the future.

How about resolving to be a stronger steward for our hometown’s waterways in this year? Learn how volunteer Jeff Hodges turned his goal into a reality – to the benefit of our whole community.

Happy Earth Day!

Earth Day is an annual celebration on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness. A long-lasting tradition of The Woodlands Township is the annual celebration of Earth Day – which this year will be held Saturday, May 13th at Northshore Park.

Find out 8 ways to celebrate Earth Day Every Day!

How much water are you using?

The EPA reports that 10% of households have a leak!

If you’re not aware of your regular household water use, then you might not even realize that you are wasting water.

Keep reading to find out how to check for leaks and common water wasters around your home.

Turn your nightmare lawn into a dream 

The dreaded brown lawn. Well, we haven’t seen rain in weeks and temps are in the triple digits.

The lawn must need more water, right?

Don’t grab the hose just yet. Lawns don’t need as much water as you might think.

Find out what simple steps will create a beautiful and healthy lawn in the latest article from the Environmental Services Department.

Our Pet Waste Problem

Be a Doggy Do, not a Doggy Don’t.

One major contributor to pollution can often be found on pathways and in parks: pet waste.

We’re talking about the issue and what actions you can take to help protect our waterways in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

How a Light Bulb Can Save Water

Did you know that letting your faucet run for 5 minutes while washing dishes can waste 10 gallons of water and uses enough electricity to power a 60-watt light bulb for 18 hours?

Water and energy are closely connected and you can read all about it in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services.

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