What is Conserve-a-palooza?
Conserve-a-palooza is a virtual conservation program that was adapted in lieu of Upper District’s annual WaterFest event in response to the pandemic. For five weeks, every resident living within Upper District’s service area had the opportunity to participate and potentially win a variety of conservation items. Some range from washer machines to native plant vouchers. The program took place from October to November of 2021.
To enter the giveaway, residents answered trivia questions posted on Upper District’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn platforms. Three winners were announced weekly on social media and the conservation giveaways were mailed to the randomly selected winners.*No purchase necessary to enter. Only residents within Upper District’s service area are qualified to win prizes.
Partners
Upper District partnered with regional agencies to provide more valuable information and resources to San Gabriel Valley residents. Every week a regional partner joined Upper District in presenting a “water-smart” topic. Topics included: safeguarding against mosquitos, firescaping, and explaining how the waters connect us. We were proud to partner with the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster, San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District, and EPA WaterSense.
Sponsors
Conserve-a-palooza’s generous sponsor has been the San Gabriel Valley Water Company (SGVWC). Big thank you to the SGVWC for helping create a successful Conserve-a-palooza trivia program.
How to Play
Trivia
Every Monday a trivia link was posted on all Upper District social media platforms and can be found on this Conserve-a-palooza page.
TRIVIA 1
TRIVIA 2
TRIVIA 3
TRIVIA 4
TRIVIA 5
Resources
Week 1 – Firescaping
Firescaping Townhall
Week 2 – Mosquito Prevention and Native Landscaping
SGVMVCD Native Plant List
Bewaterwise Local Nurseries
EPA WaterSense Your Better Yard
Water Saving Resources
Week 3 – Choose the Tap
Water Bottle Fill Station Program
Drink from the Tap facts
Bottled water is really just tap water (LA Times)
Water Quality Authority
Week 4 – EPA WaterSense
Fixing Leaks
Water Saving Resources
Rebates
Week 5 – The Waters that Connect Us
Basin Basics
Water Challenges
Where does your water come from?
Winner Announcements
Winners were announced every Friday by an Upper District Board Director.
Week 1 – Director Fellow
Week 2 – Director Santana
Week 3 – Director Garcia
Week 4 – Director Chavez
Week 5 – Director Trevino
"Water Smart Minute"
Every week in collaboration with one of its partners, Upper District released water related or “water smart” video for all to watch. Topics range from learning how to firescape your homes to how to protect yourself from mosquitos.
Week 1 – Director Fellow
Week 2 – Director Santana
Week 3 – Director Garcia
Week 4 – Director Chavez
Week 5 – Director Trevino
Program Contact
Nichol Delgado, Government and Community Affairs Representative
nichol@usgvmwd.org
(626) 443-2297