Conservation

Eastern increases rebate for turf removal

CVWD partners with Rancho Mirage to offer larger turf rebate

Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has increased funding available for its turf removal program to $4 per square foot, the highest total it has offered in assisting customers with landscape transformations. The $4 per square foot is an increase of $1 per square foot and is in partnership with The …

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Recharge efforts paying dividends in Central California

Recharge efforts paying dividends in Central California

New data released by the Westlands Water District this week shows the District’s groundwater recharge efforts are paying off. In May 2023, groundwater elevation levels in the Lower Aquifer registered at –54 mean sea level, which is an increase of 40 feet compared to average groundwater elevation in the fall …

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Westlands GSA to receive land repurposing grant

Westlands GSA to receive land repurposing grant

Westlands Water District Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Westlands GSA) has been selected by the California Department of Conservation to receive a Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) grant. Recognizing the importance of finding ways to repurpose agricultural land that maximizes community benefits and minimizes the impacts of a reduction in economic activity, …

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Santa Clarita Valley Water debuts “Garden Smarter”

Santa Clarita Valley Water debuts "Garden Smarter"

Santa Clarita Valley Water recently released its newest sustainable landscape resource – Garden Smarter. The new resource allows customers to learn about how to make the move to water-wise landscaping and sustainable gardening practices. Topics range from drought-tolerant planting and tree care to food gardening, fire-wise landscaping, and expert tips …

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State extends ban on watering decorative grass

Valley Water bans watering commercial, industrial and institutional lawns

The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) readopted an emergency regulation last week that bans the use of drinking water for watering decorative grass (non-functional turf) in commercial, industrial and institutional areas throughout California. The regulation specifically bans watering non-functional turf, which generally is mowed grass that is not used …

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