Water Awareness Month

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Water Awareness Month

Water Awareness Month is not only dedicated to promoting Arizona’s success in managing its water resources, it also is intended to encourage Arizonans to be conscious of every precious drop. After all, water is life to us all.

Learn how Water Awareness Month came to be

About WAM

Learn how you can be water-wise while living in the desert

Tips & Resources

Partners who continue to promote water awareness

WAM Partners

 

Outreach Materials

Every day is a good day to be “water-aware.” Help promote water awareness online or within your community using these ready-made materials.

 

Outreach Videos

Outreach Video

Learn how to conserve water inside and around the home with these Water Awareness Month tip videos

 

My Town's Water

Arizona's large area and range of elevation contribute to the diversity of climate and geography in the state. Understanding how local climate and geography influence your water resources and practices will help you use water more efficiently and create a more sustainable future for water in our state.

Arizona Map

 

Fun Activities for Kids

Kids play an important role in making sure that every drop of water counts. Explore fun ways that you can help save water at home.

Water Awareness Month Events

Technology

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Watering

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Environment

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Events

Activities/Programs Events

Event City/Town Date
City of Flagstaff Pledge - National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation Flagstaff Apr 1 2019 - 8:00am
SketchUp: Getting Started Phoenix Apr 1 2019 - 2:00pm
Desert Waters International Symposium Tucson Apr 2 2019 - 1:00pm
How does the drought impact Avondale? Avondale Apr 2 2019 - 6:00pm
Landscaping with Arizona Natives Chandler Apr 2 2019 - 6:00pm
Desert Waters International Symposium Tucson Apr 3 2019 - 8:00am
“Scentsational” Gardening Glendale Apr 3 2019 - 6:00pm
Container Gardening: Ornamentals Phoenix Apr 4 2019 - 10:00am
Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale Phoenix Apr 5 2019 - 9:00am
Lake Havasu Marine Association 28th Annual Boat Show Lake Havasu Apr 5 2019 - 12:00pm
First Friday Celebration: 30 Years of Conservation Flagstaff Apr 5 2019 - 4:00pm
River Cleanup: Shamrock River Park Restoration Site Tucson Apr 6 2019 - 8:00am
Hook-to-Plate Family Fishing Event Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 8:00am
10th Annual Paddle Fest 2019 Surprise Apr 6 2019 - 8:00am
Desert Valley Orchid Orchidfest Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
River Run Network Creek Walk: Paseo de Nueva Esperanza y Arroyo Elvira Tucson Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Lake Havasu Marine Association 28th Annual Boat Show Lake Havasu Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Central Arizona Cactus Succulent Society Show & Sale Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Drip Irrigation Design and Installation Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Living Lab and Learning Center Tour Tucson Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Succulent Monogram Wreath Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Energy Efficiency 101 Peoria Apr 6 2019 - 9:30am
Energy Efficiency 101 Peoria Apr 6 2019 - 9:30am
Lake Havasu Marine Association 28th Annual Boat Show Lake Havasu Apr 7 2019 - 9:00am
Central Arizona Cactus Succulent Society Show & Sale Phoenix Apr 7 2019 - 9:00am
Desert Valley Orchid Orchidfest Phoenix Apr 7 2019 - 10:00am
John Wesley Powell: Into the Great Unknown Sedona Apr 7 2019 - 2:00pm
Aromatherapy Gardening Phoenix Apr 7 2019 - 2:00pm
SketchUp: Next Steps Phoenix Apr 8 2019 - 2:00pm
Modern Gardens Phoenix Apr 8 2019 - 6:00pm
Desert Lawn Care Guide Chandler Apr 9 2019 - 6:30pm
What's Wrong with My Vegetable Garden? Phoenix Apr 10 2019 - 10:00am
Water 101 Tempe Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Home Landscape Design Basics II Phoenix Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Controlling Your Controller - Irrigation Maintenance for Homeowners Peoria Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Herb Gardening for Beginners Phoenix Apr 11 2019 - 6:00pm
Tucson Co-op Workshop: Tank and Trees in the Tucson Mountains Tucson Apr 13 2019 - 8:00am
Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration Chandler Apr 13 2019 - 9:00am
Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate) Tucson Apr 13 2019 - 9:00am
Improving and Protecting Our Creeks & Lakes: Prescott’s New Action Plan Prescott Apr 13 2019 - 10:00am
Fuss-free Gardens Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 10:00am
Explore Water! Water Education for Kids Prescott Apr 13 2019 - 12:00pm
LANDSCAPE WATERING Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 1:00pm
Plants for Birds (and People) Tempe Apr 13 2019 - 2:00pm
Desert Lawn Care Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 2:00pm
Vegetable Container Gardening Phoenix Apr 14 2019 - 2:00pm
Agave and Yucca in the Landscape Phoenix Apr 17 2019 - 10:00am
WaterSmart: Drop by Drop GPCD & Indoor Conservation Prescott Apr 17 2019 - 12:00pm
Home Landscape Design Basics II Phoenix Apr 17 2019 - 6:00pm
Strange Succulents for Unique Gardens Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 10:00am
Field Studies Class: Rain Garden Care Tucson Apr 18 2019 - 5:00pm
Growing Sprouts and Microgreens Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 6:00pm
RAIN GARDENS Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 6:30pm
Tucson Co-op Workshop: Floodplains and Food Forests Tucson Apr 19 2019 - 8:00am
Shannon Road Community Work Day and Planting Tucson Apr 20 2019 - 8:00am
PRESCOTT EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 2019 Prescott Apr 20 2019 - 9:00am
Grand Canyon Earth Day Flagstaff Apr 20 2019 - 9:00am
Earth Day – Prescott Prescott Apr 20 2019 - 9:00am
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop Flagstaff Apr 20 2019 - 1:00pm
19th Annual Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival Prescott Apr 24 2019 - 8:00am
Living Lab and Learning Center Tour Tucson Apr 24 2019 - 5:30pm
Green Thumb - Plant Survival 101 Peoria Apr 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Green Thumb - Plant Survival 101 Peoria Apr 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Apache Junction Water Festival Avondale Apr 25 2019 - 8:00am
Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate) Tucson Apr 25 2019 - 4:30pm
DIY Sprinkler System Design & Installation Chandler Apr 25 2019 - 6:00pm
Mantenimiento de plantas – la técnica de podar arboles y arbustos Avondale Apr 25 2019 - 6:00pm
Landscape Watering Phoenix Apr 25 2019 - 6:30pm
Youth Fishing Day Glendale Apr 27 2019 - 8:00am
Aquaplex Passes for Pledges Flagstaff Apr 27 2019 - 11:00am
4th Annual Tanque Verde Flow and Feast Tucson Apr 27 2019 - 5:00pm
Ancient Agave Garden Tour Tucson Apr 28 2019 - 9:00am
Brunch at the Bridge Globe Apr 28 2019 - 10:00am
SketchUp: Advanced Studio Phoenix Apr 29 2019 - 10:00am
WAM Exhibit - City of Prescott Prescott Apr 30 2019 - 8:45am
Water-Wise Vegetable Gardening Phoenix Apr 30 2019 - 6:00pm

Technology

Technology Events

Event City/Town Date
Energy Efficiency 101 Peoria Apr 6 2019 - 9:30am
Energy Efficiency 101 Peoria Apr 6 2019 - 9:30am
Mantenimiento de plantas – la técnica de podar arboles y arbustos Avondale Apr 25 2019 - 6:00pm

Watering

Watering Events

Event City/Town Date
Drip Irrigation Design and Installation Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Controlling Your Controller - Irrigation Maintenance for Homeowners Peoria Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate) Tucson Apr 13 2019 - 9:00am
LANDSCAPE WATERING Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 1:00pm
Field Studies Class: Rain Garden Care Tucson Apr 18 2019 - 5:00pm
RAIN GARDENS Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 6:30pm
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop Flagstaff Apr 20 2019 - 1:00pm
Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate) Tucson Apr 25 2019 - 4:30pm
DIY Sprinkler System Design & Installation Chandler Apr 25 2019 - 6:00pm
Landscape Watering Phoenix Apr 25 2019 - 6:30pm

Design

Design Events

Event City/Town Date
SketchUp: Getting Started Phoenix Apr 1 2019 - 2:00pm
Landscaping with Arizona Natives Chandler Apr 2 2019 - 6:00pm
Succulent Monogram Wreath Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Aromatherapy Gardening Phoenix Apr 7 2019 - 2:00pm
SketchUp: Next Steps Phoenix Apr 8 2019 - 2:00pm
Modern Gardens Phoenix Apr 8 2019 - 6:00pm
Home Landscape Design Basics II Phoenix Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Plants for Birds (and People) Tempe Apr 13 2019 - 2:00pm
Agave and Yucca in the Landscape Phoenix Apr 17 2019 - 10:00am
Home Landscape Design Basics II Phoenix Apr 17 2019 - 6:00pm
Green Thumb - Plant Survival 101 Peoria Apr 24 2019 - 6:00pm
SketchUp: Advanced Studio Phoenix Apr 29 2019 - 10:00am

Environment

Environment Events

Event City/Town Date
How does the drought impact Avondale? Avondale Apr 2 2019 - 6:00pm

Basics

Water Basic Events

Event City/Town Date
“Scentsational” Gardening Glendale Apr 3 2019 - 6:00pm
Container Gardening: Ornamentals Phoenix Apr 4 2019 - 10:00am
Desert Lawn Care Guide Chandler Apr 9 2019 - 6:30pm
What's Wrong with My Vegetable Garden? Phoenix Apr 10 2019 - 10:00am
Herb Gardening for Beginners Phoenix Apr 11 2019 - 6:00pm
Fuss-free Gardens Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 10:00am
Desert Lawn Care Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 2:00pm
Vegetable Container Gardening Phoenix Apr 14 2019 - 2:00pm
WaterSmart: Drop by Drop GPCD & Indoor Conservation Prescott Apr 17 2019 - 12:00pm
Strange Succulents for Unique Gardens Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 10:00am
Growing Sprouts and Microgreens Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 6:00pm
Green Thumb - Plant Survival 101 Peoria Apr 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Water-Wise Vegetable Gardening Phoenix Apr 30 2019 - 6:00pm

 

Activities/Programs Events

Event City/Town Date
City of Flagstaff Pledge - National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation Flagstaff Apr 1 2019 - 8:00am
SketchUp: Getting Started Phoenix Apr 1 2019 - 2:00pm
Desert Waters International Symposium Tucson Apr 2 2019 - 1:00pm
How does the drought impact Avondale? Avondale Apr 2 2019 - 6:00pm
Landscaping with Arizona Natives Chandler Apr 2 2019 - 6:00pm
Desert Waters International Symposium Tucson Apr 3 2019 - 8:00am
“Scentsational” Gardening Glendale Apr 3 2019 - 6:00pm
Container Gardening: Ornamentals Phoenix Apr 4 2019 - 10:00am
Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale Phoenix Apr 5 2019 - 9:00am
Lake Havasu Marine Association 28th Annual Boat Show Lake Havasu Apr 5 2019 - 12:00pm
First Friday Celebration: 30 Years of Conservation Flagstaff Apr 5 2019 - 4:00pm
River Cleanup: Shamrock River Park Restoration Site Tucson Apr 6 2019 - 8:00am
Hook-to-Plate Family Fishing Event Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 8:00am
10th Annual Paddle Fest 2019 Surprise Apr 6 2019 - 8:00am
Desert Valley Orchid Orchidfest Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
River Run Network Creek Walk: Paseo de Nueva Esperanza y Arroyo Elvira Tucson Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Lake Havasu Marine Association 28th Annual Boat Show Lake Havasu Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Central Arizona Cactus Succulent Society Show & Sale Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Drip Irrigation Design and Installation Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Living Lab and Learning Center Tour Tucson Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Succulent Monogram Wreath Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Energy Efficiency 101 Peoria Apr 6 2019 - 9:30am
Energy Efficiency 101 Peoria Apr 6 2019 - 9:30am
Lake Havasu Marine Association 28th Annual Boat Show Lake Havasu Apr 7 2019 - 9:00am
Central Arizona Cactus Succulent Society Show & Sale Phoenix Apr 7 2019 - 9:00am
Desert Valley Orchid Orchidfest Phoenix Apr 7 2019 - 10:00am
John Wesley Powell: Into the Great Unknown Sedona Apr 7 2019 - 2:00pm
Aromatherapy Gardening Phoenix Apr 7 2019 - 2:00pm
SketchUp: Next Steps Phoenix Apr 8 2019 - 2:00pm
Modern Gardens Phoenix Apr 8 2019 - 6:00pm
Desert Lawn Care Guide Chandler Apr 9 2019 - 6:30pm
What's Wrong with My Vegetable Garden? Phoenix Apr 10 2019 - 10:00am
Water 101 Tempe Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Home Landscape Design Basics II Phoenix Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Controlling Your Controller - Irrigation Maintenance for Homeowners Peoria Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Herb Gardening for Beginners Phoenix Apr 11 2019 - 6:00pm
Tucson Co-op Workshop: Tank and Trees in the Tucson Mountains Tucson Apr 13 2019 - 8:00am
Earth Day and Arbor Day Celebration Chandler Apr 13 2019 - 9:00am
Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate) Tucson Apr 13 2019 - 9:00am
Improving and Protecting Our Creeks & Lakes: Prescott’s New Action Plan Prescott Apr 13 2019 - 10:00am
Fuss-free Gardens Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 10:00am
Explore Water! Water Education for Kids Prescott Apr 13 2019 - 12:00pm
LANDSCAPE WATERING Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 1:00pm
Plants for Birds (and People) Tempe Apr 13 2019 - 2:00pm
Desert Lawn Care Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 2:00pm
Vegetable Container Gardening Phoenix Apr 14 2019 - 2:00pm
Agave and Yucca in the Landscape Phoenix Apr 17 2019 - 10:00am
WaterSmart: Drop by Drop GPCD & Indoor Conservation Prescott Apr 17 2019 - 12:00pm
Home Landscape Design Basics II Phoenix Apr 17 2019 - 6:00pm
Strange Succulents for Unique Gardens Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 10:00am
Field Studies Class: Rain Garden Care Tucson Apr 18 2019 - 5:00pm
Growing Sprouts and Microgreens Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 6:00pm
RAIN GARDENS Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 6:30pm
Tucson Co-op Workshop: Floodplains and Food Forests Tucson Apr 19 2019 - 8:00am
Shannon Road Community Work Day and Planting Tucson Apr 20 2019 - 8:00am
PRESCOTT EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 2019 Prescott Apr 20 2019 - 9:00am
Grand Canyon Earth Day Flagstaff Apr 20 2019 - 9:00am
Earth Day – Prescott Prescott Apr 20 2019 - 9:00am
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop Flagstaff Apr 20 2019 - 1:00pm
19th Annual Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival Prescott Apr 24 2019 - 8:00am
Living Lab and Learning Center Tour Tucson Apr 24 2019 - 5:30pm
Green Thumb - Plant Survival 101 Peoria Apr 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Green Thumb - Plant Survival 101 Peoria Apr 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Apache Junction Water Festival Avondale Apr 25 2019 - 8:00am
Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate) Tucson Apr 25 2019 - 4:30pm
DIY Sprinkler System Design & Installation Chandler Apr 25 2019 - 6:00pm
Mantenimiento de plantas – la técnica de podar arboles y arbustos Avondale Apr 25 2019 - 6:00pm
Landscape Watering Phoenix Apr 25 2019 - 6:30pm
Youth Fishing Day Glendale Apr 27 2019 - 8:00am
Aquaplex Passes for Pledges Flagstaff Apr 27 2019 - 11:00am
4th Annual Tanque Verde Flow and Feast Tucson Apr 27 2019 - 5:00pm
Ancient Agave Garden Tour Tucson Apr 28 2019 - 9:00am
Brunch at the Bridge Globe Apr 28 2019 - 10:00am
SketchUp: Advanced Studio Phoenix Apr 29 2019 - 10:00am
WAM Exhibit - City of Prescott Prescott Apr 30 2019 - 8:45am
Water-Wise Vegetable Gardening Phoenix Apr 30 2019 - 6:00pm

Design Events

Event City/Town Date
SketchUp: Getting Started Phoenix Apr 1 2019 - 2:00pm
Landscaping with Arizona Natives Chandler Apr 2 2019 - 6:00pm
Succulent Monogram Wreath Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Aromatherapy Gardening Phoenix Apr 7 2019 - 2:00pm
SketchUp: Next Steps Phoenix Apr 8 2019 - 2:00pm
Modern Gardens Phoenix Apr 8 2019 - 6:00pm
Home Landscape Design Basics II Phoenix Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Plants for Birds (and People) Tempe Apr 13 2019 - 2:00pm
Agave and Yucca in the Landscape Phoenix Apr 17 2019 - 10:00am
Home Landscape Design Basics II Phoenix Apr 17 2019 - 6:00pm
Green Thumb - Plant Survival 101 Peoria Apr 24 2019 - 6:00pm
SketchUp: Advanced Studio Phoenix Apr 29 2019 - 10:00am

Technology Events

Event City/Town Date
Energy Efficiency 101 Peoria Apr 6 2019 - 9:30am
Energy Efficiency 101 Peoria Apr 6 2019 - 9:30am
Mantenimiento de plantas – la técnica de podar arboles y arbustos Avondale Apr 25 2019 - 6:00pm

Environment Events

Event City/Town Date
How does the drought impact Avondale? Avondale Apr 2 2019 - 6:00pm

Watering Events

Event City/Town Date
Drip Irrigation Design and Installation Phoenix Apr 6 2019 - 9:00am
Controlling Your Controller - Irrigation Maintenance for Homeowners Peoria Apr 10 2019 - 6:00pm
Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate) Tucson Apr 13 2019 - 9:00am
LANDSCAPE WATERING Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 1:00pm
Field Studies Class: Rain Garden Care Tucson Apr 18 2019 - 5:00pm
RAIN GARDENS Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 6:30pm
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop Flagstaff Apr 20 2019 - 1:00pm
Rainwater Harvesting Class (Tucson Water Rebate) Tucson Apr 25 2019 - 4:30pm
DIY Sprinkler System Design & Installation Chandler Apr 25 2019 - 6:00pm
Landscape Watering Phoenix Apr 25 2019 - 6:30pm

Water Basic Events

Event City/Town Date
“Scentsational” Gardening Glendale Apr 3 2019 - 6:00pm
Container Gardening: Ornamentals Phoenix Apr 4 2019 - 10:00am
Desert Lawn Care Guide Chandler Apr 9 2019 - 6:30pm
What's Wrong with My Vegetable Garden? Phoenix Apr 10 2019 - 10:00am
Herb Gardening for Beginners Phoenix Apr 11 2019 - 6:00pm
Fuss-free Gardens Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 10:00am
Desert Lawn Care Phoenix Apr 13 2019 - 2:00pm
Vegetable Container Gardening Phoenix Apr 14 2019 - 2:00pm
WaterSmart: Drop by Drop GPCD & Indoor Conservation Prescott Apr 17 2019 - 12:00pm
Strange Succulents for Unique Gardens Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 10:00am
Growing Sprouts and Microgreens Phoenix Apr 18 2019 - 6:00pm
Green Thumb - Plant Survival 101 Peoria Apr 24 2019 - 6:00pm
Water-Wise Vegetable Gardening Phoenix Apr 30 2019 - 6:00pm