Water Awarness Committee of Monterey County
 

The Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc.
P. O. Box 3254
Salinas, CA 93912

Water Hotline
(831) 646-4656

 

Saturday, August 16
Water Awareness Day at the Monterey County Fair

Water Awareness Day : Water Adventure PassportThe 3rd Annual Water Awareness Day at the Monterey County Fair will be held Saturday, August 16, from 12 noon to 7 p.m. The popular event is co-sponsored by the Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc. and California American Water Company.

Water Adventure Passport

The day's celebration will include a Water Adventure activity during which  Fair-goers obtain a Passport upon entry to the Fair and visit participating Water Destination exhibitors to learn various water conservation strategies. Each Water Destination will be designated with a large water drop poster. Exhibit topics included dual flush toilets, water-free urinals, high efficiency appliances, groundwater clean-up, water recycling, salt-free water conditioning, water-wise plantings, smart irrigation controllers, and rain harvesting.

Janet Wilson as the WatahbugSay Hello to the Watahbug

WAC's Watahbug mascot will be on hand to spread the word and promote the event (acted by Janet Wilson, a professionally trained clown).

Free Prizes

To receive great prizes, simply have your Passport stamped by at least 5 of the 12 participating Water Destinations. When your Passport is complete, return it to the WAC booth. Prizes include water conserving soil moisture meters and WAC's GardenSoft CD-ROM for Waterwise Landscaping in Monterey County.

Built-In DistributorsEnter to Win a Grand Prize

Monterey Regional Waste Management DistrictEvent participants will also be entered into a free drawing to win one of several Grand Prizes, including a high efficiency clothes washer donated by Built In Distributors in Seaside, and a Biostack compost bin donated by Monterey Regional Waste Management District.

 
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Receive a FREE GardenSoft® CD-ROM!

GardenSoft® is an interactive software program designed to help you create your own water-wise landscape. Features include design ideas, photo galleries, plant lists, irrigation tips and more! Order your free copy, contact the Water Awareness Committee
by calling
(831) 646-4656
or emailing.

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