Durham, N.C. - On Saturday, August 5, 2006, Durham residents will learn how to save money, save water and promote a healthy environment at Durham's "Water - Use It Wisely!" education and sales event.

Hosted by the Durham Soil & Water Conservation District and the City of Durham's Department of Water Management, residents should mark their calendars now to visit the "Conservation Station" from 9 a.m. to 12
p.m. in the parking lot of Durham's Agricultural Building, located at 721 Foster Street, Durham.

The "Conservation Station" will offer Durham residents an opportunity to exchange their old, water-wasting showerheads for free, water-efficient (2.5 or 2.0 gallons/minute) showerheads or purchase one for $3 (cash only).

Conservation-minded residents can also pick up pre-ordered rain barrels for just $83 and start saving money and drinking water by collecting rainwater year-round to water plants, lawns, or even wash cars. The 65-gallon capacity rain barrels are made of recycled plastic and are easy to use. Supplies are extremely limited, so interested residents should
reserve their barrels by August 2nd by emailing "Jennifer Brooks":mailto:
jbrooks@co.durham.nc.us or calling (919) 560-0557. Cash or checks made out to the Durham Soil & Water Conservation District will be accepted. All proceeds from the sale will go toward the Durham Soil & Water Conservation District's environmental education efforts in Durham County.

For additional information about this event, contact Jennifer Brooks, watershed conservationist with the Durham Soil & Water Conservation District, at (919) 560-0557.

Jennifer Brooks
Watershed Conservationist
Durham Soil & Water Conservation District
919-560-0557