Can you imagine a day without water? On Wednesday, October 23, local organizations in the Rogue Basin will join forces for a day of education and advocacy as part of the national “Imagine a Day without Water” campaign, begun in 2015 as a project of The Value of Water Campaign.
 
Turning on the tap for clean, safe drinking water and flushing the toilet with no second thought about what happens to wastewater, are actions most Americans take for granted every day. But drought, flooding and population changes are stressing our water and wastewater systems. “Imagine a Day without Water 2019” will be an opportunity to learn more about not taking water for granted and the crucial need for investment in our region’s water systems.
 
The Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission, in collaboration with the Ashland Conservation Division, will extend a “Day without Water” into a full week of water education. October 22-26^th free classes and tours will be available for community members to explore Ashland’s water infrastructure and home water systems. Classes will include practical techniques to protect water resources and conserve water at home.
 
Register for classes and tours at AshlandParksandRec.org 

Ashland’s Water: Where Does It Come From, Where Does It Go?
Host: Ashland Parks and Recreation, City of Ashland
Date: October 22
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: N Mountain Park Nature Center
Register at AshlandParksandRec.org
 
Tour of Ashland Drinking Water Treatment Plant & Reeder Reservoir
Host: City of Ashland 
Date: October 23
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Register at AshlandParksandRec.org
 
Tour of Ashland Waste Water Treatment Plant
Host: City of Ashland
Date: October 24
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Register at AshlandParksandRec.org
 
Introduction to Greywater Systems
Host: Ashland Parks and Recreation, City of Ashland
Date: October 23
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: N Mountain Park Nature Center
Register at AshlandParksandRec.org
 
Stormwater Management
Host: Ashland Parks and Recreation, City of Ashland
Date: October 24
Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm
Location: N Mountain Park Nature Center
Register at AshlandParksandRec.org
 
Rain Catchment System Design
Host: Ashland Parks and Recreation, City of Ashland
Date: October 26
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon.
Location: N Mountain Park Nature Center
Register at AshlandParksandRec.org
 
 
Mark your calendar and then register today at AshlandParksandRec.org.
Learn more about how citizens of Ashland can conserve water at AshlandSavesWater.org.
And visit ImagineADayWithoutWater.org. – “Let’s raise awareness about the value of water.”
 
For information on Ashland Parks and Recreation, visit AshlandParksandRec.org. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @AshlandParksandRec. #AshlandParksandRec #APRC #ValueWater --- And, don’t miss a celebration of our watershed at the Bear Creek Salmon Festival this Saturday at N Mountain Park, October 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – BearCreekSalmonFestival.net