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  MULTI-HOUSING AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS

One of the components of the AMWUA Conservation Program is to educate non-residential sectors of the community, including multifamily housing and homeowners associations, about best water management practices.

A group of water conservation specialists from AMWUA member cities, known as the Water Management Education Committee, partners with non-residential groups to reach and educate multihousing property owners, managers, maintenance supervisors, and technicians.

What can the Water Management Education Committee do for you?
  • Present workshops designed for maintenance staff, property managers, and property owners
  • Contribute articles to trade magazines and newsletters
  • Explore opportunities to work with homeowners associations
Workshops Offered:
  • How to Enhance Your Landscape Investment
  • Troubleshooting Your Landscape Irrigation System
  • Control Your Landscape Costs
  • Writing a Landscape Contract for Savings and Aesthetics
  • Looking Indoors at Water Use and Costs
More information
If you are interested in hosting workshops, if you would like to include any of these articles in your journal or newsletters, or if you would like more information on how the Water Management Education can work with you or your organization, please e-mail your request to webmaster@amwua.org.

Upcoming workshops will be posted here. If you would like to be contacted in advance of these workshops, send your name, address, and e-mail address to webmaster@amwua.org, and include that you are interested in the Water Management Education workshops.




DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
  • Buenas razones para eliminar el cesped
    ¿Le gustaría ver recibos de agua más bajos y tener menos trabajo en el jardín de su casa?    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Contractors: Recommended Questions When Choosing a Lawn Care Landscaper  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Questions to ask a potential contractor for landscape maintenance.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Contracts and Maintenance Considerations to Lower Your Landscape Water Costs  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Considerations for contracts and maintenance that will save money and water.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Contracts: Sample Landscape Contract  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    How to construct a contract for Landscape Professionals. Great information for homeowners and landscape professionals.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Guia para el cuidado del jardin desertico
    Siga estos simples consejos ofrecidos en esta guia para ayudarle a mantener un jardin saludable, bonito y eficiente en el consumo de agua.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Guide to Arizona Shade Trees  Author: Arizona Community Tree Council and Desert Botanical Garden
    A number of trees thrive in the low-desert while providing shade, wildlife habitat and beauty. The Arizona Community Tree Council, Desert Botanical Ga    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Horticultural Professionals Definitions  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    What's the difference between a Landscape Architect and a Landscape Designer. This and many other titles are reviewed so you get the most bang (and ex    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Irrigation Schedule Report Form  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Form to download.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Irrigation: Managing Your Landscape During a Drought  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    The questions and answers included in this pdf can help multi-family communities make responsible choices about landscaping in this time of drought.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Irrigation: Rainwater Harvesting Saves Water and Money!!  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Harvest water? Is that possible? Yes, it's true. There are many things you can do to actively or passively keep water on your property (as opposed to    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Irrigation: Tune Up Your Community's Irrigation System  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Proper maintenance is easy when you have a guide.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Keep Your Community Turf Areas in Top Shape  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    If you're going to spend water on having grass, use this guide to make it look it's best while keeping the water use as low as possible.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Landscape Preferences: ASU Study
    What do the landscape practices and preferences of 1800 residential homeowners mean? Follow the results of ASU's survey to learn more.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Plants for Poolsides
    Your pool will be even more inviting when you surround it with colorful desert plants. But special considerations should be taken when selecting plant    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Rabbit Resistant Plants
    OK, so nothing is really going to stop those rabbits if they are hungry enough. But try these plants if you're looking for their least favorite meal.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Trees in the Landscape   Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    The argument for more trees. A tree's value, variety and care tell the story.

       [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Trees: Prune Now, Pay Later  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Considerations for when and why to prune plants.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Trees: Pruning Recommendations  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Listing of when to prune certain plants.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Trees: When to Hire an Arborist  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Tips and priorities for determining when to call in the professionals.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Turf: Desert Lawn Care Guide
    Follow the easy, practical advice offered in this guide to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful, and water-efficient lawn.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Turf: Good Reasons to Take Out Your Grass
    How much water can you save when you switch from grass to low water use landscaping?
    Answer: 50%

    Removing turf also means you'll spend    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Water Conservation Practices Checklist  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    A self-scoring checklist of items for Home Owner Association and Commercial landscape managers.    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Water Management Guide For Facility Managers  Author: This guidebook was prepared by the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association Regional Water Conservation Committee with assistance from Black and Veatch.
    The Facility Manager's Guide to Water Management encourages water conservation in the workplace by providing businesses and industrial water users wit    [more info]
    [download pdf]


  • Water Management Ideas for Commercial Properties and Homeowner's Associations  Author: AMWUA Water Management Education Committee
    Guidance for common issues of commercial landscapes.    [more info]
    [download pdf]




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The Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA) is a voluntary, non-profit corporation established by municipalities in Maricopa County for the development of urban water resources policy.