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City Of Glendale: GWP From The Source Newsletter - April 2023
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April 19, 2023
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You're Invited to Solar Discovery Faire
Join us on April 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roosevelt Middle School for a day of fun in the sun! The Solar Discovery Faire is an annual event in partnership with The Rahus Institute to educate the public about the benefits of solar energy, including its potential to save money on electricity bills and reduce carbon emissions.
The event features hands-on activities for students to learn about solar cooking, etching, and how to make solar chargers, medallions & more! There will also be other activities, games, music, & demonstrations.
Student Art Contest
Our Annual Student Art Contest is now open to K-12 grade Glendale students. Create inspiring artwork to encourage our community to save water for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! Participating students are asked to submit artwork portraying the "Being Water Wise Is..." theme, along with a short water message that must be written on the artwork for a chance to win prizes and be featured in MWD's 2024 Calendar! Deadline to entry is on June 1, 2023.
From the entries received, GWP will select a 1st place winner ($100 Amazon Gift Card), 2nd place winner ($75 Amazon Gift Card) and 3rd place winner ($50 Amazon Gift Card). A total of 15 entries will be selected by GWP and submitted to Metropolitan Water District (MWD) for a final round of competition. Click the button below for contest guidelines and entry forms.
Visit Our Booth at Community Events
Spring is finally here and with it comes a variety of community events that are sure to entertain and engage people of all ages. We are excited to be a part of these events and to provide water and energy saving resources, and kid-friendly activities at our booth!
One upcoming event we are excited about is the Earth Day Faire at Pacific Park on April 22nd. This event is a great opportunity for families to enjoy fun activities, sustainable local vendors, food, music, and interactive workshops. Our booth will be set up with conservation activities and staff who are ready to answer questions about our many efficiency programs that benefit our environment. Sponsored by GWP, the Solar Schoolhouse team will also set up a booth at the event with a Solar Whirlygig project for students to build.
Click to button below to view the events GWP will participate in. We will update the website page as we add more events. Be sure to stop by our booth and say hello. We look forward to meeting members of the community and sharing our passion for our sustainability programs and services.
Rain Barrel Distribution Event on April 22
Rain Barrels are back! After our last event sold out, we wanted to make sure you had the chance to get your rain barrel. Pre-order is required. Click the button below for details and to pre-order your rain barrel.
Pre-ordered rain barrels can be picked up on April 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 4536 Hampton Rd, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011.
Marketplace Earth Day Discounts
GWP is celebrating Earth Day by offering exclusive deals now through April 24, 2023 at our Energy & Water Efficiency Marketplace. Discounts are offered on a range of products, including 40% off of Flood LEDs, 30% off of Advanced Power Strips, a Google Nest Thermostat for as low as $0, and a ecobee Thermostat for as low as $29.99. Plus save $100 off professional smart thermostat installation. Discount applied at checkout after scheduling. Customers must agree to enroll in GWP's Peak Savings Program when purchasing a smart thermostat. These products and programs not only help reduce environmental impact, but can also save customers money on their utility bills.
One of the easiest ways to save energy (and stay comfortable) is with an ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat—and Earth Day is the perfect time to make the switch! Click the button below and find more deals on our Marketplace website!
Discover the Best Plants for Your Garden
Get inspired to recreate your landscape to save water! Visit our website to take a garden tour or explore the garden gallery for ideas on how to incorporate a variety of low-water-use plants.
Springtime Water Saving Tips
As we prepare to enter into the warmer weather months, it’s time to start thinking about our water use.
Install drip irrigation for your gardens
Adjust sprinkler heads to avoid watering the pavement.
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean yard clippings off sidewalks and pathways.
Water your plants in the early morning or late evening when the temperature is cooler.
Let's make this spring a season of water conservation!
Grow Your Garden with Greywater
GWP's Laundry to Landscape Greywater System program offers a rebate of up to $500 to residents who install a laundry to landscape greywater system that does not require a City permit.
These systems are designed to reuse the water from a washing machine to water your plants. It provides for an efficient means to irrigate plants in your landscape, and provides natural groundwater recharge. By participating, Glendale residents can make a positive impact on the environment while also saving money on their water bills.
"Water is Life" Art Gallery
Visit our new "Water is Life" Art Contest Winners’ Gallery located at 141 N. Glendale Ave. on level 1, in Glendale! We are displaying artwork from our 2022 art contest finalists. Explore the inspiriting artwork created by Glendale students from K-12 grade to encourage our community to save water. We hope you stop by!
GWP is Now On Nextdoor!
Good news, GWP is now on Nextdoor! No need to send us a request, we’re automatically subscribed based on geographical location. Here you will have another outlet to have the latest news regarding programs, events, press releases, outages, and more! We’re excited to have another platform to connect with our residents.