Recursos de educación sobre el agua para el regreso a clases para estudiantes, maestros y tutores
Making water saving a way of life begins with our youngest Californians. Save Our Water wants to help Californians of all ages save water for our state. As kids in California head back to school this fall, we are sharing resources and tips to help parents, teachers, and caregivers educate students about the importance of […]
Elimina tu pasto: Ahorra mucha agua sin pasto en el jardín
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 […]
Mantillo en capas: la forma económica de convertir tu jardín a uno que requiere poca agua
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 […]
Despídete del pasto en tu jardín. Reemplázalo con mantillo
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 […]
Los mejores árboles para los jardines de California: los 10 árboles que consumen menos agua
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 […]
Seis formas sencillas para ahorrar agua en California durante la Semana de la Tierra
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: […]
Cómo cultivar plantas nativas en tu jardín
One of the easiest ways to become a water-wise champion is gardening with California native plants.
Estos son los consejos que necesitas para preparar tu jardín para el verano
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 […]
Cinco pasos para cuidar agua durante la Semana de Arreglo de Fugas
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, […]
¿Qué es el ‘hardscaping’? Cuatro razones por las que te encantará
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 […]
