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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.

More green plants don’t equal more fish in our waterways – here’s why

Registration is still open for the upcoming Watershed Project: Aquatics Invasives Workshop.

Learn about common aquatic invasive plants, simple actions to keep waterways clean and how to register for this workshop in this article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department.

Learn a thing, share a thing!

When is the last time you checked your irrigation system?

Any idea how and what you should be looking for during a spring check-up?

Warm days are just around the corner. Be prepared with an efficient irrigation system that encourages a healthy lawn and saves water.

Details for this weekend’s Spring Sprinkler Check-up and Audit Class are in the latest article from The Woodlands Township Environmental Service 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.

What’s the Buzz on the BioBlitz?

Summer brings an opportunity to celebrate our vital pollinators, like bats and butterflies, essential for a thriving ecosystem. By creating pollinator gardens, limiting pesticides, and providing habitats, we can support their populations. Read more to learn how you can join The Woodlands Township’s BioBlitz week and BioBlitz Bash to contribute to preserving pollinators and enjoy hands-on activities for nature lovers of all ages!

Mom always said “eat all your veggies…”

Parents know EVERYTHING. Well…maybe not everything. We’re here to educate mom and dad on what they need to know about veggies and saving water. Let’s hope they’re not too upset about being ‘wrong’. We don’t want to be grounded this weekend.

Best of 2024: Earthwise Environmental Services Most Read Resources

We want to say thank you to our readers as this year draws to a close! Take a walk down memory lane with us as we explore our most read resources in 2024. See if your favorite is among our top posts and let us know what content you’d like to see in 2025!

Every Yard is an Ecosystem

Meet Andy. Andy is a Woodlands resident making small changes to his yard that are yielding big results. From saving time, water and money to growing valuable resources for wildlife and a healthier lawn, Andy is sharing tips and tricks that you can do too!

Is your water running?

Time for a little friendly competition. Take the pledge to turn off your irrigation system this winter for the Water Wise Village Challenge and earn cash for your Village scholarship fund. Read on to learn how you can reduce your water use around the house and take action today!

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