Wally’s Water Wisdom – Your Guide to the Earth Day Celebration

Hi friends! While I’m sure many of you have had the opportunity to attend one of our Earth Day Celebrations over the last 15 years, there are a few who haven’t. So, I’m here today to make sure those of you who haven’t attended 1. Get excited about attending this year and 2. Know exactly what to do to make the most of your time at the event.

First, the event will take place on Thursday, April 18 from 4 pm – 7 pm at the Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park. There are two lots available for parking with signage and volunteers to help direct you to each. One lot is located on El Prado Road at the Chino Creek Wetlands’ main entrance, and another – with a few EV charging spaces – is located on Kimball Avenue (closest to IEUA’s headquarters). Pro tip: Parking space is limited, so I highly recommend carpooling if you can! Get into that Earth Day spirit. 😉

Once you’ve parked, make your way to one of the check-in booths located near each parking lot for exhibitor and giveaway information (Trust me, don’t skip the check-in!). Checking in is quick and easy by scanning a QR code and completing three simple questions. After that, you’re free to explore!

A few exhibitors I recommend stopping by:

• Animal encounters (because why not check “hold an iguana” off your bucket list?)
• Wastewater slime station (because slime!)
• City of Chino (meet our co-hosts!)

Once you’ve made your way through the Park, filled up on snow cones and tacos, taken in the beautiful scenery, and most importantly, spotted our hidden surprises, head back to check-in to claim your prize! I hope this can help make your first (or second, or third, or 15^th) Earth Day with us a memorable experience.

That’s all I have for today, friends. I will see you all soon with my next drop of water wisdom.

Your friend,

Wally

 

Wally’s Water Wisdom – Anyone can be an Environmental Steward

Hi friends! I am back, and I come bearing gifts (a.k.a. tips to save the earth – the best gifts of all 😉). 

In my last update, I mentioned that ANYONE can be an environmental steward, but one large question remains: HOW?! Let’s talk about it.

A common misconception when it comes to environmental stewardship is the idea that “my small action will never be enough to make a difference, so I simply won’t do it.” Philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “great acts are made up of small deeds.” Simple actions make a huge difference when it comes to scenarios like these. Turning off the water while you brush your teeth, limiting showers to five minutes or fewer, making sure trash makes its way to the proper bins, planting California natives, and turning your sprinklers off during and for 48 hours after heavy rainfall are just a few of the many ways to show your love for Mother Earth.

So, the next time you think, “is it really that easy?” The answer is yes! My friends at IEUA have some great information on water saving tips and water-use efficiency rebates & programs on their website. I highly recommend checking them out to see what “small” action you can perform, especially as we approach Earth Month. 

That’s all I have for today, friends! I’ll see you all soon with my next drop of water wisdom. 

Your friend,

Wally

Wally’s Water Wisdom – 15th Annual Earth Day Celebration

Hi friends! It sure has been a while since we last spoke, but I am back and better than ever with, of course, another exciting update.

IEUA and the city of Chino’s 15^th Annual Earth Day Celebration is right around the corner! That’s right; prepare to head back to the Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park for educational activities, animal encounters, giveaways, and more!

Don’t get me wrong; while it sure does make it fun, Earth Day isn’t all about celebrations. Quick backstory: Earth Day’s story begins in 1970. It may be hard to imagine that before then, a factory could spew black clouds of toxic smoke into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream, and that was perfectly legal. At the time, there was no such thing as the “EPA,” “Clean Air Act,” or even “Clean Water Act.” Recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day to force this issue onto the national agenda. Guess what? It worked, and 20 million Americans across the U.S. joined in on the effort.

With that being said, IEUA continues to be a huge proponent for environmental stewardship. Not only is it easy to perform small actions that save our earth, ANYONE can be an environmental steward. Stay tuned for my next update to find out how. 😉

In the meantime, make sure to stay up to date with my friends at IEUA through their social media channels, @IEUAwater, for more information on their Earth Day Celebration.

That’s all I have for today, friends! I will see you all very soon with my next drop of water wisdom.

Your friend,

Wally