State DEP Offers Water-Saving Tips
Despite recent rain, New Jersey has faced a very dry season.
It may have rained recently, but overall, this has been a dry season in New Jersey. To that end, the state Department of Environmental Protection is asking residents to be mindful of how much water they use. The press release is below. Due to ongoing concerns about below normal precipitation, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today encouraged residents across New Jersey to take steps to conserve water, both inside the home and outside. While recent rainfall has helped ease this year’s precipitation deficits somewhat, the effects of an unusually dry winter and spring are starting to be felt across the state. “Overall our major water supplies, including reservoirs and deep aquifers, remain in good shape,” …
Thuy Anh Le
1:23 pm on Monday, April 30, 2012
One of the tips is to grow native plants. To learn more come to a library workshop on Saturday May 12th from 12 to 2 PM. The talks are by Clare Liptak who will address 'Native Plants for More Vibrant Landscapes', Jeremiah Bergstrom who will present 'Rain Gardens to Solve Flooding Issues, and Judd Mandell who will cover 'Sustainable Landscaping'. To register go to the library’s registration page … more ›