Conservation

WateReuse California recently recognized leaders in the water reuse community in seven categories for their on-going efforts in creating sustainable, locally controlled water supplies throughout the state. The awards presentation was part of the 2017 WateReuse California Annual Conference held in San Diego. Thirteen individuals, agencies and organizations comprised the …

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden (SBBG) was recently awarded the 2016 Water Hero Award by the city of Santa Barbara for serving as a role model for sustainable landscape practices, as well as for their recent achievement in constructing the Water Wise Home Garden and the Island View Garden. The …

Fourteen agencies and organizations have been awarded grants totaling nearly $18 million for projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve water and energy use efficiency according to new information from the state’s Department of Water Resources (DWR). The smallest grant is $28,445; the largest is $3 million. The awards …

Another spate of winter rain storms may be present in Southern California this week but it won’t halt the need for Angelenos to continue saving water and to make it a life-long habit. And that’s the message a new retro designed advertising campaign launched by the Metropolitan Water District of …

Although California’s reservoirs may finally be brimming with water, and more rain is in the forecast, Californians still need to look for opportunities to save water. Monte Vista Water District will celebrate Fix a Leak Week March 20 through 24 to help residents save both water and money. Sponsored by …

Californians clearly understand the need for water conservation. Though this winter’s epic storms have made water more abundant in previously parched California, urban Californians monthly water conservation was 20.5 percent this January (when compared to the January 2013 baseline) versus a 17.2 percent savings in January 2016. “Californians understand that …