Halton Region and Sheridan Nurseries invite residents to enter Wise Outdoor Water Use Contest

Halton Region and Sheridan Nurseries invite residents to enter to win one of three Wise Outdoor Water Use prize packages as part of Halton’s Outdoor Water Use Program – Know Your Colour, Know Your Limits – which asks residents to be mindful of their outdoor water use during the summer months when water consumption often doubles. The contest grand prize is valued at over $1,200 and includes an At-Home Master Landscape Design Plan for gardens that feature drought tolerant plants from Sheridan Nurseries and more!

“Being water wise means taking simple measures like using drought tolerant plants in the garden, placing mulch around plants to prevent evaporation and using a broom or rake to clean your driveway instead of a hose,” said Halton’s Regional Chair, Gary Carr. “This contest promotes the importance of reducing outdoor water use to ensure a continuous supply of water during the summer months for emergency services such as firefighting.”

Contest prize packages include:

Grand Prize (valued at over $1,200): An At-Home Master Landscape Design Plan from Sheridan Nurseries, a $500 Sheridan Nurseries Gift Card towards the purchase of drought tolerant plants, a copy of The Canadian Illustrated Guide to Green Gardening and an Outdoor Watering Toolkit.

Second Prize (valued at over $400): In-Store Landscape Design Sketch from Sheridan Nurseries, a $250 Sheridan Nurseries Gift Card towards the purchase of drought tolerant plants and an Outdoor Watering Toolkit.

Third Prize (valued at over $275): In-Store Landscape Design Sketch from Sheridan Nurseries, a $150 Sheridan Nurseries Gift Card towards the purchase of drought tolerant plants and an Outdoor Watering Toolkit.

“At Sheridan Nurseries we are committed to helping residents design water efficient gardens, said Sheridan Nurseries President, Karl Stensson. ”Our expert designers are on staff and always ready to help!”

To enter the Wise Outdoor Water Use Contest, Halton residents 18 years and older may:

• Visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation to review complete contest rules and regulations.
• Complete the entry form by answering four questions about the Region’s Outdoor * Water Use Program and briefly sharing the actions you take to reduce your outdoor water use.
• Entry forms can be completed and submitted online or printed and mailed to Halton Region at “Wise Outdoor Water Use Contest”, 1151 Bronte Rd. Oakville, L6M 3L1 C/O Strategic Communications.
• All correct submissions will be entered into the contest and three winners will be randomly drawn.
• One entry per person. The Contest closes on July 27, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

For more information on the Wise Outdoor Water Use Contest including additional tips to reduce your outdoor water use, please contact Halton Region by dialing 311 or 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-442-5866, TTY 905-827-9833 or visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation.

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