Indoor Water Use
Learn easy ways to reduce indoor water use with this practical outreach brochure.
Outdoor Water Use
Get tips for reducing water use outside – perfect for lawns, gardens, and more.
Illinois Extension Water Conservation at Home
Discover small habit changes and helpful tools that make conserving water easier.
Lawn and Landscape Practices Manual
A guide to lawn care practices that reduce water use and protect watersheds.
Summer Outdoor Water Use
Your summer landscaping choices – plants, trees, and lawn – can help you conserve water and protect water quality.
Beyond Bluegrass
Explore turfgrass options that use less water and are better suited for northeastern Illinois.
Seed or Sod? Establishing a New Lawn
Compare two popular methods for starting a new lawn and see which one works best for your space and water use needs.
How-to Resources
Explore these quick helpful videos from the U.S. EPA WaterSense program for simple water savings updates in your home.