Update on Water Usage

Update from PV Irrigation: Water source is low; limit outside water usage by 50% of what you used last month.

NO OUTSIDE WATERING

The Pine Valley Fire Dept and Water Company would like to inform you that our water levels at this time are extremely low. We are asking that residents refrain from outside watering until July 1st. Additional updates will be sent as they become available.
 Please call your neighbors whose water might still be going, especially those who live out of the valley and may not know about this emergency water crisis. We need to let the water tanks replenish, both for inside water needs and also to be available should we have a fire. Weather, fire and water conditions may cause water restrictions to extend beyond July 1. If you have questions or concerns call our fire chief, Steve Shakespeare at (435) 680-5800 PRAY FOR RAIN!!!

Tips to Help Your Plants During the Water Restriction

Following are some tips to help your plants during the drought and water restriction:

Lawns: The grass will grow more slowly when there’s less water available, so you’ll typically mow less during a water shortage. Leaving the grass unmown will help shade the grass and conserve moisture. If you feel you have to mow, mow at the highest blade level and mow with a sharp blade.

Save gray water for your vegetable garden and potted flowers. Save water that is run while waiting for water to get warm, water from handwashing or any other way you can capture water that has been used in the house. Quick showers rather than baths of course. We can also save by not flushing the toilet every time it is used.

Apply Mulch. A 2- to 3-inch-deep layer of mulch over the soil helps the soil stay cooler and shields the ground from direct sun. The benefit is that moisture stays in the soil longer, where it's more available to your garden plants.

Stop Fertilizing. If you apply fertilizers (organic or synthetic), it's helpful to stop at the onset of a drought. Fertilizers encourage plant growth; the more a plant grows, the more moisture it needs. If fertilizer salts build up in your soil because they're not naturally leaching out with rain or irrigation, they can build up and burn plant roots, causing further damage.

Deadhead Your Flowers. Removing spent blooms before they have a chance to set seed saves energy for your plants: They don't need to put extra energy (which they need water for) into producing seeds.

Flags in Pine Valley

The flags coming into Pine Valley on Memorial Day were beautiful! A number of people helped with the project, especially Rick Peetz supported by the Activities Committee, so thanks for all of your effort!

Hoping to see the flags extended all the way down Main Street, donations are still being accepted. If you would like to donate one or more flags, they are $20 each and checks should be made out to Pine Valley Special Service District. Address 680 E Main Street. PV 84781

Picnic in the Canyon--Saturday, June 9

Short Season Gardening Class June 2

It Time for our Clean Up Day!