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Take the Watershed Approach to Landscaping
/in Conservation Corner /by Andrea Moraby Water News Network StaffMany San Diego County residents embrace sustainability as a central principle for creating or renovating their landscapes. Treating every garden, no matter its size, as its own mini-watershed allows it to capture and retain water to nurture a diverse habitat of plants and helpful insects. What elements do you need to consider when taking a […]
Hot off the Press: Sustainable Landscaping Guidebooks Available Countywide
/in Conservation Corner /by Andrea Moraby Water News Network StaffFree manuals include photos, diagrams and checklists for environmentally friendly upgrades. Free copies of a popular guidebook for environmentally friendly landscape upgrades are available to residents countywide starting today, thanks to a second printing of the “San Diego Sustainable Landscape Guidelines” by the San Diego County Water Authority. Homeowners who commit to meeting rigorous sustainable landscaping […]
Free WaterSmart Landscaping Class Series Returns in March
/in Education /by Andrea MoraParticipants receive expert advice and develop a personalized landscape plan Looking for a way to spruce up your yard and trim water use at the same time? The San Diego County Water Authority is here to help with two new sessions of the four-part WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series starting in March. These free, award-winning and […]
Wanted: Large Landscapes for Program Proven to Reduce Irrigation Water Use
/in Education /by Andrea MoraParticipants receive training, state-of-the-art tools to cut outdoor demand by at least 20 percent. The San Diego County Water Authority is seeking approximately 20 commercial-scale landscapes for participation in a program that has demonstrated significant outdoor water-use reductions through a combination of training, hardware upgrades and technical assistance valued at more than $15,000 per site. […]