Call: 719-577-4404
| We are accepting applications for our 2009 homeowner training program!! Be Part of the Solution ...and share in the benefits Join other homeowners and community leaders promoting sustainable landscape practices that save money and extend area water supplies |
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What 2008 Participants Said About Water Returns -
"... [the] public...has been waiting for something like this for a long time."
Bill Harris, Participant, Pine Creek
"...speakers were excellent and their strong credentials brought respect and believability..." "...never known of any program of such depth that we could attend and...afford..."
Gayle Wentling, Participant, Wolf Ranch
"We get constant compliments from passers by and friends." "We look forward to being a community resource and advocate..."
Ron and Patti Deutsch, Participants, Donala Water District
By Participating You'll Enjoy Attractive Returns -
- Learn practices that can...
- decrease your irrigation water use by about 30%
- provide an attractive landscape that increases your home's value
- reduce the time you spend maintaining your yard
- Get tips straight from recognized experts in their fields
- Receive special gifts, incentives and recognition
- Help your community at the same time
Water Returns is Looking for Homeowners to -
- Attend 5 Saturday morning workshops led by industry professionals in April, May, June and September, with Colorado State University Extension curriculum.
- Apply acquired knowledge to their new or existing landscapes
- Share their water usage data to demonstrate resulting savings
- Become informed Water Returns advocates and resources for their communities
Act Now to Make a Difference...
...in your Yard, Pocketbook and Community
All training will be held at 8:30am - 12:00pm on Saturday mornings at Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs on April 4th and 25th, and the last weekend in May, June and September.
Participation in this unique program is capped at 60 homeowners, most of whom coming from sponsor communities that cover all but $75 of the $300 registration fee for their selected homeowners. Contact your community representative to apply:
| Cherokee Metropolitan District Bryan English 719-597-5080 benglish@cherokeemetro.org |
Pine Creek Village Association Shirley Haskew 719-260-4541 shaskew@msihoa.com |
| City of Fountain Curtis Mitchell 719-322-2040 cmitchell@fountaincolorado.org |
Security Water & Sanitation Districts Roy Heald 719- 392-3475 R.Heald@securitywsd.com |
| Cordera Community Association Candace Pickett 719-389-0700 cpickett@e-hammersmith.com |
Wolf Ranch Owners Association Brandon Helm 719-534-0266 brandon@warrenmgmt.com |
A limited number of openings are also available for non-sponsored participants, on a first come first served basis, at a discounted cost of $150 for all five workshops. Email us at info@waterreturns.org to apply.
Brought to you through the generosity of...
Briargate Business Campus Owners Association
Pueblo County School District 70
St. Charles Mesa Water District
Cherokee Metropolitan District
City of Fountain Utilities
Colorado Springs Utilities
Cordera Community Association
Wolf Ranch Owners Association
C4 Projects
City of Colorado Springs
Colorado State University Extension
Colorado Technical University
EcoBroker
Fort Carson Sustainability
Infront Webworks
Mountain Desert Investments, LLC
Security Water & Sanitation Districts
Ten12 Exclusive - Design Solutions
TetraTech RTW
Timberline Landscaping
Westerra Development Company
Water Returns is a component fund of Pikes Peak Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
You've arrived!!
...at the communication link between business, industry, government, property owners and other community leaders who want to be part of real and positive change to our area water supply challenges, without compromising our quality of life.
Having enjoyed a very successful inaugural year in 2008 that exceeded our best expectations, Water Returns is the result of nearly three years of public-private collaboration. This unique partnership focuses on promoting sustainable landscape practices, because half a household's water is consumed on outdoor irrigation and the application of sustainable landscape practices can result in about a 30% reduction in that consumption.
Distinct from other programs, Water Returns combines four main program components, designed in direct response to market demand:
Homeowner Training - series of 5 half-day workshops between March and September, using Colorado State University Extension curriculum, interaction with industry professionals, and help desk and other resources for application to individual landscape projects
Research -critical data identifying attitudinal and behavioral changes resulting from the program (ultimately reduced water consumption) for both homeowners and sponsor communities is collected, analyzed and reported
Communication - effective promotional and informational communication, including a comprehensive report of findings, is achieved conveniently by distribution of centrally produced messaging through multiple sponsor communication channels
Resource Development - more than a program, Water Returns is an ongoing collaborative platform for the design, testing and implementation of resources that assist communities with development of their sustainable water programs
Being part of Water Returns is a win-win proposition, whether you're a homeowner, business owner, water provider, community manager, or just passionate about environmental stewardship. It's good for our community, good for business and good for anyone who uses water; in other words...all of us...both now and for future generations.
Join us in being part of the solution and sharing in the benefits
Email us at info@waterreturns.org to express your interest in being involved this year, whether as a homeowner participant, sponsor or team member.
...or if you'd just like us to keep you in the loop, click here to sign up for our Extended Community Connection.
CLICK HERE to download the 2009 participant brochure (3.5 mb PDF).