The San Diego County Water Authority today launched www.20gallonchallenge.com, a Web site dedicated to supporting the region's "20-Gallon Challenge" voluntary water conservation initiative. The Water Authority, in collaboration with its 24 member retail water agencies, created the Web site to help educate residents, businesses and public agencies about the urgent need to save water and what they can do to help meet the campaign's goal of reducing the region's water use by 20 gallons of water a day per person.
Category Archives: Water Use
Water Authority Launches Water Calculator for Homeowners
The San Diego County Water Authority on Wednesday released a new online tool that helps residents estimate how much water they use in their homes and provides practical tips for conserving the region’s most precious natural resource.
Water Authority Advances Regional Landscape Sustainability Efforts
As part of its larger initiative to boost outdoor water efficiency, the San Diego County Water Authority is supporting two seminars next week that are designed to help the region’s landscapers, property managers and others conserve water used outdoors.
Public input sought on draft 2007 Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
Who: San Diego County Water Authority, the City of San Diego, and the County of San Diego are seeking public comment on the jointly prepared Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.
Governor’s Drought Declaration Underscores Urgent Call for Water Conservation
Officials from the San Diego County Water Authority said today that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's drought declaration sends a "loud and clear" signal to the region's residents and businesses that the state's water supply conditions are deteriorating and that all California residents must increase their water conservation practices.
Water Authority Suspends Artificial Turf Incentive Program
The San Diego County Water Authority today suspended its artificial turf incentive program in response to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) health advisory that cited concerns about lead levels found in certain kinds of artificial turf recently tested in New Jersey.
Water Authority Urges Region Not to Spring Into Increased Landscape Watering
Although spring has arrived with its warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours, the San Diego County Water Authority reminds residents and businesses to continue practicing water conservation and following local water use restrictions.
In addition, the Water Authority is urging residents and businesses to turn off their irrigation systems this week in anticipation of a storm forecast to hit the region Wednesday and Thursday.
County residents support drought-tolerant, California-friendly landscapes
The newest public opinion survey conducted for the San Diego County Water Authority shows that increasing numbers of San Diego County residents are ready for drought-tolerant landscapes for their homes. In addition, respondents generally felt that California-friendly landscapes were easier to maintain, no more costly and just as attractive as more traditional landscaping – important views that Water Authority officials said will help facilitate new conservation programs.
Free WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Workshop Series Begins in May
The San Diego County Water Authority is again teaming with the San Diego Botanic Garden and MiraCosta College to sponsor a series of classes about WaterSmart Landscape Makeovers starting May 18. Makeover class dates May 18, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Site analysis and turf removal June 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Planning, plant selection and design June 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Smart irrigation system components and installation June 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Design Coaching Session (Free consultations on planting and irrigation plan with design professionals) The free classes, made possible […]
Congress Acts to Restart Canal Lining Project
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Reaffirming Congress’ landmark 1988 legislation to conserve water from earthen canals that carry Colorado River water in California’s Imperial Valley, the House and Senate early Saturday morning passed legislation directing immediate implementation of the project to line the All American Canal in the Imperial Valley. The project was interrupted earlier this year due to a federal court lawsuit.