Youth Advisory Council 2002 - 2003
The 2002-2003 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) made it their goal to reduce outdoor water use 30 percent by 2010. They recognized that a majority of the valley's drinking water is used on outdoor landscaping, and much of that water is lost to waste.

The students brainstormed ways to target the largest residential users of water in the valley. They coordinated a special event, called "Breakfast in the Gardens with the Youth Advisory Council," to educate local residents about outdoor conservation.

They also set up a booth at the 2002 Day with the Experts at the Gardens, where they shared water conservation information with consumers and peformed a skit about the misconceptions of xeriscape.

The students learned that their target audience was difficult to reach, even with tempting raffle prizes. According to their report to the SNWA Board of Directors, high-water-users often have unique characteristics and are disengaged when it comes to water issues. Because they found this target audience difficult to reach, the group recommended the Water Authority increase efforts to reach people in high-water-use communities.

For more details about their recommendations, download the full report. (PDF)

YAC members:
Iris Acosta, Mandy Anderson, Sarah Buchanan, Michael Bunn, Ashley Chirolde, Rachel Delacruz, Reuben D'Silva, Jamil Dyer, Joe Fabbi, Ali Hamrick, Lori Hawkins, Dallin Henrie, Blair Hogan, Sheila Ildefonzo, Courtney Intiso, Sunshine Mejia, Sara Neilson, Carrie Ostler, Jackie Puche, Stefanie Ramirez, Kellon Smith, Johnny Smyth, Lurana Teshima, Krystal Walford and Joe Walker

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