6 Simple Ways to Save California’s Water for Earth Week
Despite the rainfall this month, California and the western U.S. remain in a severe climate-driven drought. The recent rain and snow are much-needed but don’t make up for the record-dry start to the year. As we celebrate Earth Week 2022, it is important that Californians come together to save one of our most precious resources: […]
Getting Started with a California Native Plant Garden
One of the easiest ways to become a water-wise champion is gardening with California native plants.
April Survey Finds Little Snow Following Record Dry Months, Increasing Urgent Need to Save Our Water
The results from the April 1 snow survey by the Department of Water Resources are loud and clear. The low snowpack levels announced today emphasize the urgent need for Californians to save water amid the ongoing, severe drought. A few key highlights from the survey: “Today’s snow survey reinforces what we’ve all observed – California […]
State and Local Leaders Make Call for Increased Conservation as Drought Worsens
Facing another year of extremely limited water supplies from the Northern Sierra, state and local water leaders today called on Southern Californians to significantly reduce their water use, particularly outdoors, where more than half of all residential water is typically used. Against a backdrop of a nursery filled with water-saving California native plants, state Secretary […]
Here Are the Tips You Need to Prepare Your Yard for Summer
Summer will be here before you know it — will your landscape be ready for California’s ongoing drought? By putting effort into your landscaping projects in early spring, you’ll help your trees, plants, and flowers survive a hot, dry summer. We all need to do our part to conserve water and use it as efficiently […]
DWR Awards $180M to Communities Statewide for Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Projects
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced its second phase of funding through the Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant program. The program will provide financial assistance to 62 projects throughout the state to tackle drought impacts on human health and safety, protect fish and wildlife resources, and support other public benefits, such as ecosystem improvements. Of the […]
Save Our Water Marks Fix a Leak Week with Helpful Tips on How to Spot and Repair Leaks
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Save Our Water is encouraging Californians to check for common household water leaks this week as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Fix a Leak Week. According to data from the EPA, household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide and an average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 […]
5 Steps to Saving Water During Fix a Leak Week
Save Our Water is encouraging Californians to check for common household water leaks this week as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Fix a Leak Week. Many common household leaks inside and outside the home are easy to identify and fix, with typical leaks occurring where there is a worn toilet flapper, […]
What is Hardscaping? 4 Reasons It’s Easy to Do
From pool parties to birthday bashes to cookouts, spending time outdoors with friends and family is one of the best parts about living in California. Early spring is the time of year that many of us Californians spruce up our yards and prep for more time outdoors when the weather starts to warm. Hardscaping is […]
6 Tips from California’s Water Saving Playbook ahead of the Big Game
Sunday’s big game is a super reminder of the ways we can all reduce our water use on game day and every day. Here in California, we have much to be proud of, from our beautiful landscapes to our winning football teams. As many Californians get ready to cheer on the Los Angeles Rams this […]
