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Exhibit 3: Water Conservation Brochure <br /> KITTITAS COUNTY <br /> pScnoES.,,r rye <br /> WATER-WISE IRRIGATION THE YAKIMA BASIN ogt k 9RURAL LANDOWNERS <br /> EQUIPMENT INTEGRATED PLAN <br /> What is the most efficient irrigation system WATER <br /> for nonturf areas? After decades of fighting over water issues in un-nies couN,r <br /> Drip irrigation.It is the most efficient method the Yakima Basin,a coalition of partners with , <br /> of watering bedded plants,trees,or shrubs. different interests formed the Yakima Basin Kittitas County <br /> Soaker hoses are an easy and inexpensive Integrated Plan. Water Resources Program <br /> alternative to drip irrigation. 509-962-7523 <br /> Kittitas County is working our Integrated Plan publicworks@co.kittitas.wa.us <br /> What type of sprinkler should I use for partners to implement a suite of projects <br /> the lawn? ranging from increased water storage and <br /> One that produces large drops of water close water conservation to habitat restoration and Q Q <br /> to the ground.Don't use a sprinkler that fish passage.These projects work together to <br /> produces a mist or fine spray.Use a timer so manage water for future generations in the V <br /> you don't forget to turn the sprinkler off. Yakima Basins <br /> How should I manage my automatic sprinkler _ <br /> system for water efficiency? '_F <br /> Adjust the settings as needed.Don't just set ' <br /> the system in the spring and leave it on all <br /> season.Some controllers turn off the system _ <br /> when a measured amount of water is used, ADDITIONAL RESOURCES <br /> and rain shut-off devices prevent watering in <br /> the rain. <br /> Not all plants have the same watering \ %• <br /> requirements.Reduce the run time of f �/ Heritage ti <br /> sprinklers on shrubs that may not need as <br /> much water as grass.Shady areas may not Gardens <br /> need as much water either. �• -� <br /> DROUGHT <br /> DEPARTMENT OF During drought there is not enough water to <br /> ECOLOGY meet all water rights. This water supply <br /> shortage means water users must cut back <br /> State of Washington (those with pro-ratable rights)or cease(those <br /> with junior rights)water use. <br /> 0 Kittitas County has worked to secure legal <br /> protections of small scale domestic well use, <br /> • even during times of drought.This protection <br /> is limited to indoor uses and irrigation of up to <br /> 0, ti 500 square feet of lawn or garden. <br />