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Tree board urges residents: water trees intelligently if restrictions are announced
Summary
At its March meeting the Erie Tree Advisory Board agreed messaging for Arbor Day should stress that water restrictions don’t mean ‘no watering’ and recommended hand‑watering young trees; communications staff said they have draft content demonstrating the five‑gallon bucket method.
Members of the Erie Tree Advisory Board used part of their March meeting to prepare public guidance about watering as several nearby jurisdictions consider restrictions. The Chair told the group that when municipalities announce water restrictions, “that doesn't mean no watering. It just means more intelligent watering,” and urged volunteers at Arbor Day to emphasize caring for newer trees planted in…
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