Protect Your Home From Wildfires and Conserve Water During California’s Drought
Hot and dry conditions from California’s severe drought not only impact the amount of water we use in our homes, but it also makes wildfire season – which is now almost year-round in our state — far worse. But there are ways you can conserve water and help protect your home from wildfires. Because of […]
Save Our Water Partners with Urban Forest Groups to Highlight Importance of Tree Care This Summer
As Californians curb outdoor water use, paying extra attention to trees is vital to preserving our urban tree canopy. With millions of urban trees in need of extra care due to extreme drought, Save Our Water is partnering with California ReLeaf and urban forest groups across the state to bring awareness to the importance of […]
Save Our Water ‘Kicks-off’ Partnership with Sacramento Republic FC to Preserve Trees During Extreme Drought
Sacramento Republic FC is taking the pitch in their new City of Trees kit (jersey) this summer to remind the community of the importance of preserving our vital urban canopy as we head into the hottest and driest months of the year amid extreme drought. Trees throughout the state need extra care to sustain the […]
California and Let’s Pool Together Team Up on Water Conservation
As summer temperatures begin to rise, Save Our Water and Let’s Pool Together – an initiative from the California Pool and Spa Association (CPSA) and the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) – have partnered to promote water-smart tips for California pool and spa owners. With much of the state in a severe drought, and […]
Save Our Water Teams Up with ScottsMiracle-Gro and Bonnie Plants to Help Combat Drought
Just in time for summer, Save Our Water, ScottsMiracle-Gro and Bonnie Plants are joining together to share ways Californians can use less water in their yards, while maintaining their beautiful landscapes amidst the state’s severe drought. Outdoor water waste can add up fast, especially during the summer months. It is critical that Californians take steps […]
Lawn Be Gone: Achieve Big Water Savings by Ditching the Grass
How Much Water Can You Save By Removing Your Lawn? California and the western United States are experiencing a severe climate-driven drought. Our drought requires urgent action, so it’s time to double down. One of the most effective ways to do this is by removing or reducing the size of your lawn. About half of […]
Sheet Mulching: The low-cost way to turn your lawn into a water-smart garden
Many families use as much water on their lawns as the entire family uses indoors. Converting to low-water plants is simpler than you think. Sheet mulching is the easiest and least costly way to transform your lawn into a low-water yard. You can easily do it yourself with cardboard, soil or compost and free wood […]
Sheet Mulching — Break Up with Your Lawn
More than two thirds of all household water waste take place outside of the home on landscaping, and lawns are the biggest culprit. With California now in its third consecutive year of drought and warmer, drier weather on the way, now is an important time to remove your thirsty lawn for good. If you want […]
How Do You Know If You Are Saving Water? Check your Water Footprint!
Find Your Water Footprint Do you know how much water you use each day? When it comes to saving water, small changes can make a big impact. But before we can make meaningful changes to our personal water habits and help save water during California’s drought, we must identify and understand how much water we […]
The Best Trees for California Yards: Top 10 Water-Wise Trees
In California, planting low water-use trees in your yard can be one of the most effective ways to help make your neighborhood beautiful and healthy, and even keep your house cooler in the summer. The best time to plant a tree is right now! Here is a list of drought-tolerant trees that will be happy […]
