{"id":6052,"date":"2022-09-29T18:09:13","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T01:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/saveourwater-local.local\/conservation-leaders-stress-collective-action-to-save-water-in-silicon-valley\/"},"modified":"2024-07-02T11:32:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T18:32:09","slug":"conservation-leaders-stress-collective-action-to-save-water-in-silicon-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saveourwater.com\/es\/conservation-leaders-stress-collective-action-to-save-water-in-silicon-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservation Leaders Stress Collective Action to Save Water in Silicon Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Este art\u00edculo no est\u00e1 traducido en este momento. Recomendamos usar Google Translate.<\/mark>MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0At\u00a0Google\u2019s Bay View campus<\/a>, state and local leaders gathered to discuss the urgent need for all Californians to conserve water amid extreme drought. With California experiencing a climate transformation bringing hotter and drier conditions, the continued need for public-private collaboration is key in addressing our new climate reality.<\/p>\n

California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot acknowledged Silicon Valley as one of the nation\u2019s innovation hubs and stressed the importance of cross-sector collaboration in the face of extreme drought.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is no surprise to see such a creative and proactive approach to water conservation coming out of Silicon Valley, one of many regions in California that fosters innovation,\u201d said Secretary Crowfoot. \u201cThis is a prime example of how making water conservation a way of life is possible and sustainable. By working together and treating drought as a collective problem requiring a collective solution, we can ensure a resilient water future for our state.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bay View\u2019s location near the San Francisco Bay made water an important factor in the design of the campus. To help deliver on the\u00a0company\u2019s commitment<\/a>\u00a0to advance responsible water use, the campus is on track to meet the Living Building Challenge\u2019 (LBC) definition of net water-positive with all non-potable water demands being met using the recycled water it generates on site. A series of above-ground ponds gather rainwater, combined with a building wastewater treatment system, together serve as a water source for cooling towers, flushing toilets, and landscape irrigation. Bay View is expected to become the largest facility ever to attain the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) LBC Water Petal Certification.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re honored to be a part of today\u2019s event, and it\u2019s critical that we draw attention to the importance of water conservation given the state\u2019s extreme drought,\u201d said Drew Wenzel, Google\u2019s District Systems, Water & Entitlements Lead. \u201cAs we aim to raise the bar in making smart use of Earth\u2019s resources, we\u2019re grateful for the work that local leaders, the community, organizations like Valley Water District and the State of California, through initiatives like the Save Our Water campaign and recent policy advances made by the Governor\u2019s Office, are doing to support water security in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n

Senator Josh Becker joined Secretary Crowfoot in emphasizing the importance of conservation and ways that the community and businesses can implement water-saving changes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the tech capitol of the world, Silicon Valley\u2019s businesses and community members are conscious about implementing water-saving practices at the pace and scale needed to address our hotter, drier climate,\u201d said Senator Becker. \u201cNow more than ever, we need all Californians to reduce their water use by using water saving technologies, embrace all water saving opportunities, and consider replacing lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also in attendance, the Santa Clara Valley Water District highlighted its turf rebate program as one of many important tools the water agency is using to build drought-resiliency.\u00a0The program<\/a>\u00a0offers up to $3,000 for residential sites and $100,000 for commercial sites to replace lawns and upgrade yards with drought-tolerant plants. In addition, Valley Water District\u2019s\u00a0Water Conservation Shopping Cart<\/a>\u00a0offers free water conservation devices to all eligible properties within Santa Clara county.<\/p>\n

\u201cValley Water is proud to offer programs and services that allow residents to do their part to save water,\u201d said Valley Water Chair Pro Tem John L. Varela. \u201cBy offering rebates for replacing lawns and installing efficient home and outdoor appliances, we\u2019re equipping our customers with the right tools to address our changing climate and ensure a water resilient future for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

State Water Resources Control Board Member Sean Maguire highlighted actions the state is taking to prepare for extreme drought, including providing critical investments in and around the Silicon Valley area.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe State Water Board is actively preparing for our hotter, drier future. We\u2019ve adopted critical emergency water conservation regulations that impact both urban residents and business and commercial areas,\u201d said Sean Maguire, member of the State Water Resources Control Board. \u201cAt the same time, we are prioritizing drought relief in hard-hit communities and we have substantially increased our financial assistance to improve California\u2019s water infrastructure. Here in Santa Clara County, the Board has invested $347 million since 2017 in local water supply and wastewater projects across five municipalities and I look forward to continuing to work with you to address critical project needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

To further drive the transformation from grass to drought-tolerant landscapes, the state is allocating $75 million to bolster the Save Our Water campaign, providing Californians with actionable information to conserve water. This includes\u00a0new legislation<\/a>\u00a0signed this week by Governor Newsom to make it cheaper to replace lawns to save water and save money, including Assembly Bill 2142 exempting turf replacement rebates from state income tax.<\/p>\n

Save Our Water encourages Californians to check with their local water agency to learn more about rebates and resources to help residents make water-smart updates inside and outside their home, including updating outdoor spaces with water-wise landscaping. For more water saving tips and resources, including drought tolerant landscaping ideas, visit\u00a0SaveOurWater.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

View a full recording of today\u2019s event, b-roll, photos and additional information.<\/a><\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACTS:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Cuidemos Nuestra Agua
\nHayley Carbullido
\nhayley@lucaspublicaffairs.com<\/a>
\n(916) 833-6076<\/div>\n

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Google
\nBailey Tomson
\nBaileytomson@google.com<\/a>
\n(214) 632-8328<\/div>\n

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Valley Water
\nMatt Keller
\nMKeller@valleywater.org<\/a>
\n(408) 681-9265<\/p>\n

Agencia de Recursos Naturales de California
\nLisa Lien-Mager
\nLisa.Lien-Mager@resources.ca.gov<\/a>
\n(916) 407-6279<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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