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MAY SUSTAINABILITY SAVINGS TIP: Ten Inspiring Ways to Save Water Make water conservation part of everyday life.

TREES ARE COOL is our new initiative to plant one million trees by 2050! Plant and record your new tree(s) on our Mesa Listen's website. 

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The Climate Action Plan, a City Council priority initiative, calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and establishing strategies to increase sustainability in all City operations. The plan focuses on six areas to guide City efforts towards a healthy environment. 

Read the plan, and stay informed by exploring the data - just click the image below.

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Living Green Workshops Now on YouTube just go to our Events Page: 

  • Growing Food in the Desert: Cultivating Sustainability
  • Mesa Water Sources, How We Use It & Ways to Save It
  • Landscape Plants to Provide Shade, Color, & Wildlife 
  • Summer Savings by Reducing Water and Energy Use at Home
  • Xeriscape: Landscaping with Style in the Arizona Desert
  • Secrets of Summer Watering and Maintenance
AZ Green Business Program


Arizona Green Business Program Launches in Mesa. Do you want to go green, save money, and stand out in the marketplace for your commitment to the environment? Learn more about this free program available to Mesa independently owned businesses.

 

Check out our Monthly Landscape Watering Guidelines on our Water Conservation page. 

Our Household Hazardous Materials Facility is the best way to dispose of your hazardous household items. Did you know they also have a Swap Shop? Check out the details.

Wondering how to drain or backwash your swimming pool safely drain or backwash your swimming pool?

We have great resources for Low Impact Development - design techniques that work with nature to manage stormwater.

Earth Day was April 22, but you can check out our 50+ simple ideas on green living year 'round.

Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April. Learn more about Mesa's Arbor Day activities, Tree City USA designation, and get information about tree selection and tree care on our Arbor Day page!

Solar Resources - great links and information on how to go solar, ways to incorporate energy efficiency into your home, and some additional, yet creative ways to use our abundant sunshine. Here we also shed some light on exciting City solar projects!

Solar Program for City of Mesa Electric Customers! Up to $1,000 for residential and $15,000 for commercial qualified solar electric (PV) systems in Mesa's electric service area.

Diary of a LEED Fire Station. LEED features were incorporated into Fire Station 219 and 220. What is LEED? Check out our fun, tell-all blog of why this fire station is different.

Large properties can save water and money with our landscape water use calculator.

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