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 …
Read More »Water agency sees record number of rebates outside lawn removal
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 …
Read More »‘Fix It For Good’ campaign focuses on permanent conservation efforts
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 …
Read More »Landscape & Water Conservation Fair scheduled
On Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD), in partnership with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and other water agencies, will host the 9th annual Landscape and Water Conservation Fair at CBWCD’s facility at 4594 San Bernardino Street in Montclair. The …
Read More »Water agency approves additional lawn removal funding
The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) recently passed additional funding for residents to replace their lawns with artificial turf. The board of directors approved an additional $1.5 million for the conservation program, on top of the $3.5 million the district already allotted for conservation programs this year. “Our customers have …
Read More »Plumbing giant joins conservation network
Kohler, the nation’s leading provider of kitchen and bathroom plumbing products, joined a network of businesses and organizations that make up the “Connect the Dots” campaign. The campaign focuses on bringing water solutions to California during a time of severe drought through public-private partnerships. As their part of the “Connect …
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