HELIX “BOOKMARKS THE DISTRICT” TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO READ AND BE AWARE OF WATER ISSUES

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November 15, 2011 (La Mesa) – To encourage every student to read more and raise student consciousness of water issues, Helix Water District has distributed 60,000 water awareness bookmarks—enough for every student in all public and private schools within the Helix District. Additional bookmarks have been given to public libraries, locally owned bookstores, and the Water Conservation Garden.

Eight beautifully designed bookmarks remind readers to use water efficiently, plant low-water-use landscapes, protect watersheds, visit the Water Conservation Garden, holiday at Lake Jennings our drinking water reservoir, and that bringing water to San Diego has a long and interesting history. Ten water saving tips can be found on the reverse side of each marker. The bookmarks are durable and intended for repeated use.

To obtain a free bookmark, students should ask their school librarians. While supplies last, adults should visit their local libraries, drop by Helix’ Administration Office, 7811 University Avenue, La Mesa, 91942 or the Water Conservation Garden located on the grounds of Cuyamaca College—12122 Cuyamaca College Drive, West, El Cajon, 92019: www.thegarden.org,

The “Bookmark the District” project was funded, in part, through a $2,000 grant from the Community Partnering Program of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The bookmarks cost a total of $2,655.24 (4 cents apiece) including the grant funding.

“Helix sees this as a cost-effective way to reach every school child in our district with important water-awareness messages,” said Ted Salois at Helix Water District.

The District serves 262,000 customers in La Mesa, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, El Cajon, and parts of Lakeside, Santee, and unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Only 15% of our water is from local sources. Helix thanks its customers for using it efficiently.

For more water efficiency information visit: www.hwd.com. District residents can schedule a water efficiency survey for their home or business by contacting Helix Water District at: conserve@helixwater.org
 


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