Conservation

It’s no secret. California is in a severe drought. With no end in sight, all of us are being urged to find new ways of consuming water. Here’s what you can do: Wash full loads. When using your dishwasher or washing machine, make sure your machine is at maximum capacity. …

The Toro Company was awarded with the 2015 WaterSense Partner of the Year award by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA recognized Toro’s weather-based controllers that are WaterSense-certified for efficiency. Toro’s controllers measure rainfall and soil moisture, which keeps sprinklers from overwatering lawns. “Toro is dedicated to water-saving innovation that …

The State Water Resources Control Board announced California’s conservation numbers for the month of August. During August, Californians surpassed Governor Brown’s 25 percent water reduction mandate. As a whole, the state saved almost 27 percent compared to August 2013. The average daily water use for August was 102 residential gallons …

Yucaipa Valley Water District will be hosting an educational seminar with Molly Bogh, author of Life After Lawns – 8 Steps from Grass to a Waterwise Garden on October 3 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bogh is a former city planner for the city of Highland who co-authored “Life …

According to a report issued to Metropolitan Water District’s board of directors, residents responded to the California drought by doing more than just replacing their lawns with artificial turf. Based on the report, a record number of MWD customers applied for rebates for high-efficiency toilets and washing machines and rain …

The official statewide water conservation education program, known as Save Our Water, has officially launched its “Fix It For Good” campaign. The campaign focuses on encouraging homeowners to make permanent household changes. The campaign is part of an effort to make homeowners think more consciously about replacing their lawns with …