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Organic Gardening magazine and Aveeno have embarked on their second annual WaterWorks Project in cooperation with American Community Gardening Association. The nationwide initiative will award 15 communities across the country with a water conservation system and garden beautification day to help improve the vitality and appearance of their community gardens. A 15-city tour will raise awareness about water conservation and provide vital resources and education to community gardens in San Francisco, CA; Portland, ME; Portland, OR; Columbus, OH; New York, NY; Tulsa, OK; Detroit, MI; Buffalo, NY; Silver City, NM; Toronto, ON; Phoenix, AZ; Riverdale, MA; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Charlotte, NC and New Orleans, LA. Organic Gardens will qualify for grants up to $7,500 each to be used for improvements such as construction of walkways and garden structures, installation of raised beds, plants, tools and garden equipment. More info: www.aveeno.com