Bits and Pieces

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The Oro Valley Water Department began installation of wireless water meters in May.  This will eliminate the meter reader's job.  There at 18,782 meters in Oro Valley.
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"As part of the Strategic Plan, the Town of Oro Valley is striving to win a platinum award from the League of American Bicyclists." (Source)
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Regarding Naranja Park:  "...there are new designations related to environmentally sensitive lands in the Town of Oro Valley designating the Naranja Park as 100% environmentally sensitive. The indications are that approximately 75% - 80% of Naranja Park is in a designation called "65% open space or greater". This means that we have to maintain it in a natural open space condition. In addition, the remaining 20%-25% is dedicated as 95% open space riverine/riparian corridor. This was a new designation done within the last year by the Town's GIS mapping for environmentally sensitive land. This corridor goes down the middle of the site. If it was developed at all, it can only be developed for utility or transportation corridors with a minimum impact to the area." (Source-Item 3A)
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Looks like these baby quail discovered that they can get water from a drip system.  Thanks, once again to one our bloggers. Just another good reason to enjoy the wildlife in Oro Valley.
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Oro Valley Archeology/History Camp

"Oro Valley Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer a unique summer experience for kids. The Archaeology/History Camp is a five-week series of camp sessions focusing on the history of Oro Valley and the Tucson region. Participants can attend just one week or as many as five weeks.

"Each session runs Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - noon, beginning Monday, July 1, 2013. Camp includes guest speakers, hands-on activities, time-period foods, heritage-themed arts and crafts, dramatic storytelling and much more."

"Location: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley

Cost: $55/week for OV residents, $65/week non-residents"

Click here for more information.
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