Water-wise tip: Be a Drought Champ

Saving water can now take you out to the ball game – and a lot more. The Regional Water Authority, the umbrella organization that coordinates our areas more than 20 water districts and agencies, is looking for “Drought Champs.” Share how you save water on the RWA’s Facebook page and you could win a wheelbarrow full of water-wise goodies for your landscape as part of the “Drought Champs” sweepstakes.

In addition, the first 100 entries will win vouchers for a pair of Sacramento River Cats tickets.

“We want to recognize people who are taking action, whether large or small, to conserve water during this severe drought – to recognize the region’s Drought Champs,” said Amy Talbot, RWA’s water efficiency program manager.

To submit your Drought Champ story, go to the RWA’s “Drought Champ” Facebook page. Find more details and ways to save at www.BeWaterSmart.info.

This story was originally published July 17, 2015 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Water-wise tip: Be a Drought Champ."