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Publication Review

Title: Xeriscaping 101
Author: New Mexico: State Engineer Office Water Conservation Program
File: Free Pamphlet, PDF 1.01 MB, 3 pages
Audience: Written for homeowners and renters.

Review
Colorful brochure and step-by-step guide to creating a water-wise yard. Specific to New Mexico, but principles are applicable to other areas.

Issues covered include:

• What is xeriscaping?
• How much does it cost?
• Consider a three-year conversion plan
• Water zones
• Water tips
• Five step process for creating a xeriscaped yard
  

Detail drawings include:

• Pretty photos of xeriscaped yards
• Diagrams of water zones
• Diagram of irrigation

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Water Conserve
Water conservation portal and search engine.

Water Use it Wisely
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Water Information Program
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EPA's Water Efficiency Webpage
Covers general information about water conservation, free downloadable publications and links

Watersaver.org
Denver Water's water conservation website. Good general information no matter where you live.