“Save Every Drop” water conservation seminar

Join Us for an engaging and educational Water Conservation Event – Make Every Drop Count! An evening of Home and Garden Water Saving Solutions Newport, Oregon – Sept. 23, 2024 – a partnership of Newledo Exploration Hub, OSU Extension, Lincoln County Master Gardener Association, Oregon Sea Grant, and the Mid-Coast Water Conservation Consortium, is excited to announce a Water Conservation Event set to take place on Monday, September 23rd, 2024, from 5 PM to 8:30 PM. The event will take place in the Gladys Valley Marine Studies Building at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, located at 2030 SE Marine Science Drive.

This event aims to educate our community on innovative home and garden water-saving solutions and inspire collective action towards sustainable practices.
As water supplies become more limited in our county, it’s more important than ever to understand and implement effective strategies for conserving our most precious resource.

Our lineup of presentations includes:
Rainwater Harvesting: Learn how to capture and utilize rainwater for irrigation and household use, to reduce your water bill and provide a backup water source in the summertime.
Rain Gardens and Bioswales: Discover how these natural landscaping features can capture rainwater runoff while enhancing the beauty of your yard and promoting local biodiversity.
Greywater Reuse: Find out how to recycle wastewater from baths, sinks, and washing machines for irrigation and other non-potable uses.
Home Water Saving Solutions: Get expert tips on simple adjustments you can make in your home to save water every day, from installing low-flow fixtures to landscaping with drought-resistant plants.

In addition to the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in discussions, ask questions, and receive valuable resources to help them implement water-saving practices in their homes and communities.

Admission is free, registration is not required, and beer and non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.

To find out more information about the event, please visit https://newledohub.org/waterwise or contact Nicole Cousino, nicole@newledohub.org or 510-984-9892, or Miranda Gray, miranda.gray@oregonstate.edu or 541-247-6672.