The document discusses California's ongoing drought and provides tips to conserve water both indoors and outdoors. It notes that the drought is in its 4th year and while El Niño may provide some relief, restrictions will remain in place. It then gives recommendations for watering landscapes efficiently, maintaining trees and plants, checking for water leaks, and using water-saving devices and irrigation. Resources for workshops and rebates are also listed to encourage ongoing water conservation.
Drought as New Reality - What this means for our Homes and LandscapingChris Maxwell-Gaines
Presentation from Renewable Energy Roundup 2012. This presentation examined our present thinking of how water is processed on our urban properties. It provides ways to adapt our thinking and systems in order to take advantage of all water sources available to us.
Presentation on best gardener practices for water quality and watershed health. Presented to OSU Master Gardeners in Lincoln, Tillamook and Clatsop counties, winter, 2010.
USGBC San Diego kicks off its 2010 LUNCH + LEED® series with a discussion of water conservation strategies, features and benefits of rainwater harvesting, advantages of using regionally appropriate plantings to maximize water usage, and other efficiency-related subjects. This course provides a one (1) hour GBCI CE credit for credentialed LEED® Accredited Professionals.
Our presenter, Dr. Haselbeck, is a co-owner of San Diego-based Building Green Futures, Inc; a company that specializes in the design and installation of green (living) roofs and rainwater harvesting systems. She is a green roof accredited professional, a Certified GreenPoint Rater and a LEED® for Homes Rater In-Training. Dr. Haselbeck also lectures part-time in Biology at the University of San Diego.
Chicago Illinois - Plant a Rain Garden in your Yard - Help Protect Our Water Resources, & Beautify Your Yard & Neighborhood
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
Drought as New Reality - What this means for our Homes and LandscapingChris Maxwell-Gaines
Presentation from Renewable Energy Roundup 2012. This presentation examined our present thinking of how water is processed on our urban properties. It provides ways to adapt our thinking and systems in order to take advantage of all water sources available to us.
Presentation on best gardener practices for water quality and watershed health. Presented to OSU Master Gardeners in Lincoln, Tillamook and Clatsop counties, winter, 2010.
USGBC San Diego kicks off its 2010 LUNCH + LEED® series with a discussion of water conservation strategies, features and benefits of rainwater harvesting, advantages of using regionally appropriate plantings to maximize water usage, and other efficiency-related subjects. This course provides a one (1) hour GBCI CE credit for credentialed LEED® Accredited Professionals.
Our presenter, Dr. Haselbeck, is a co-owner of San Diego-based Building Green Futures, Inc; a company that specializes in the design and installation of green (living) roofs and rainwater harvesting systems. She is a green roof accredited professional, a Certified GreenPoint Rater and a LEED® for Homes Rater In-Training. Dr. Haselbeck also lectures part-time in Biology at the University of San Diego.
Chicago Illinois - Plant a Rain Garden in your Yard - Help Protect Our Water Resources, & Beautify Your Yard & Neighborhood
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
Summer Tree Care-Urban Forestry InformationFairfax County
Summer Tree Care Urban Forestry Information 2013
Urban Forest Management
Division (UFMD)
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
Fairfax County, Virginia
Summer 2013
NGO’s ROLE IN WATER CONSERVATION THROUGH MODERN TECHNOLOGYDHARASANSTHAN
Water conservation encompasses the policies, strategies and activities to manage fresh water as a sustainable resource, to protect the water environment, and to meet current and future human demand. Population, household size and growth and affluence all affect how much water is used. Factors such as climate change will increase pressures on natural water resources especially in manufacturing and agricultural irrigation
Native plantings are a great sustainable choice for landscape projects. Here, Miron Construction takes a quick look at the benefits and provides resources for those interested in learning more about what plants are native to their areas.
Why Trees?
Tree’mendous Organizations
Tools & Supplies
Soil, Mulch & Compost
Water
Mulch
Tree Guards
Tree Bed Gardening
Rain Gardens
Major Pests
Things to Avoid
Tree Care Calendar
tReesources
Summer Tree Care-Urban Forestry InformationFairfax County
Summer Tree Care Urban Forestry Information 2013
Urban Forest Management
Division (UFMD)
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services
Fairfax County, Virginia
Summer 2013
NGO’s ROLE IN WATER CONSERVATION THROUGH MODERN TECHNOLOGYDHARASANSTHAN
Water conservation encompasses the policies, strategies and activities to manage fresh water as a sustainable resource, to protect the water environment, and to meet current and future human demand. Population, household size and growth and affluence all affect how much water is used. Factors such as climate change will increase pressures on natural water resources especially in manufacturing and agricultural irrigation
Native plantings are a great sustainable choice for landscape projects. Here, Miron Construction takes a quick look at the benefits and provides resources for those interested in learning more about what plants are native to their areas.
Why Trees?
Tree’mendous Organizations
Tools & Supplies
Soil, Mulch & Compost
Water
Mulch
Tree Guards
Tree Bed Gardening
Rain Gardens
Major Pests
Things to Avoid
Tree Care Calendar
tReesources
This webinar was presented to Manitoba faculty interested in learning about open textbooks, and reviewing open textbooks in the Campus Manitoba collection. This presentation was part of the collaboration between the BC Open Textbook Project and Campus Manitoba.
A Sustainability Merit Badge presentation for Boy Scouts. Please use freely but click "like" and send me an e-mail at joelhebdon@aol.com identifying yourself, the number of scouts viewing the presentations, and leaving feedback. A work in progress, please make comments and I'll try to update it to further improve it, make it more universally useful, and accessible to the most Scouts possible.
Central Florida Rain Garden Manual ~ University of Florida
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
Water system analysis and relation with gutter guardsHome Rudder
Water system analysis and relation with gutter guards
Water system is an important thing for us and using a gutter helps to manage water in industry and home. Thus the slide is important for anyone.
Rain Barrels and You: The why and how of using rain barrelsAbingtonEAC
Presentation prepared by Abington, PA Environmental Advisory Council for a public workshop held on October 13, 2010.
This presentation includes information on watersheds (including Abington Township's watersheds), stormwater, the importance of rain barrel along with how to install, maintain, and decorate a rain barrel.
Workshop funded by the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fund through a Section 319 federal Clean Water Act grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, administered by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Primex Garden Center was a workshop partner.
Is Your Yard Water Efficient - Holliston, Massachusetts
General SCWA Presentation Fall 2015
1.
2. The California Drought
Near end of 4th year of
historic drought
El Niño will help, but will
not likely end the drought
State and local restrictions
in place and will remain for
foreseeable future
Water conservation needs
to be seen as an ongoing
lifestyle, not just as a
temporary action during
the drought
7. Winterize Your Irrigation System
Remember: DO NOT water within 48 hours after
measurable rainfall
Lower sprinkler times during cooler months
Check the system to make sure it’s running correctly
Look for perpetual damp spots in the landscape
Insulate outdoor faucets so piping isn’t exposed
during winter
Clear debris from roof and gutter
8. General Tips
Plant native plants adapted to the local climate and rainfall
Use mulch around plants and trees to retain moisture
Minimize turf. Brown is the new green!
Use drip and other low-flow irrigation devices
Incorporate electronic controllers with precise
individual timing, multiple irrigation zones, multiple cycles, and
attach rain shut-off devices
Use Xeriscape landscaping
9. Save Our Trees
Your trees provide an immense
range of health, energy,
environmental and economic
benefits:
Trees improve air and water
quality
Trees provide shade to the
landscape and reduce water needs
Trees help keep your home cooler
Trees slow storm water runoff and
help recharge groundwater
Trees reduce soil erosion
Trees add value – sometimes
thousands of dollars’ worth – to
your home and neighborhood
10. Keep Saving Outdoors
Plant drought-tolerant plants
Check your list twice this planting season! Make sure
your water-wise landscape includes ONLY non-invasive,
drought-tolerant plants.
Invasive plants can:
Increase wildfire and flood danger
Displace native plants and wildlife
Clog valuable waterways
Destroy productive range and timber lands...
and more!
Please visit www.PlantRight.org to find out which plants are
invasive in your area of California, and to find non-invasive drought-
tolerant alternatives.
11. City
Watering Days
(by address)
No
Watering
Allotted
# of Days
Water
Reduction
Goal
Contact
Vallejo
Even: M/W/F
Odd: T/Th/Sa
9:00am-
6:00pm
Up to 3
days/week 16%
Roger Judy
707-648-5299
Fairfield
Even: T/Th/Sa
Odd: M/W/F
Noon-
6:00pm
Up to 3
days/week 20%
Andy Walker
707-428-7487
Benicia
Even: T/Th/Sa
Odd: M/W/F
8:00am-
7:00pm
Up to 3
days/week 20%
David Wenslawski
707-746-4792
Dixon**
(If using
City of Dixon
Water)
Even: M/Th
Odd: T/F
N/A Up to 2
days/week 25%
Jodie VanMeerten
707-678-7000
Suisun
Even: M/Th
Odd: T/F
N/A Up to 2
days/week 28%
Paul Lum
707-455-4024
Vacaville
North of I-80: M/Th
South of I-80: T/F
8:00am-
8:00pm
Up to 2
days/week 32%
Ramiro Jiminez
707-469-4123
Rio Vista
Even: T/Sa
Odd: Su/W
6:00am-
8:00pm
Up to 2
days/week 36%
Main Line
707-374-6451
Solano County
Outdoor Watering Regulations
ALL CITIES
For more information or
exceptions to the rules
specific to your area, visit:
SolanoSavesWater.org
or contact your local water
agency
Schedule your own
FREE home water survey
by calling 707-410-5469
14. Turf Replacement
Replacing your turf with Xeriscape can
reduce your outdoor water use by up to
60%!
Many additional benefits
Healthy ecosystem
Improve soil health
Enhance beauty of landscape
Create a more sustainable landscape
Several turf removal options
Please NO artificial turf or concrete!
State rebates available
More workshops to come
Ideas: www.sunset.com/garden/garden-
basics/drought
15. Laundry to Landscape (L-2-L)
• Relatively low cost way to reuse water that
otherwise would have been wasted!
• Uses graywater to water plants
• Learn more at www.greywateraction.org
• Ongoing workshops around Bay Area,
more to come in Solano County
17. Resources
Upcoming workshops
Like SCWA on Facebook and check
www.SolanoSavesWater.org for local workshops
Rainwater in Santa Rosa Friday 11/20/15
Workshops held around Bay Area – search online
California Urban Water Conservation Council:
How-to videos
https://www.cuwcc.org/Resources/Video-Library
20. To reduce this number,
replace your toilet with
a low-flow version.
Check out
www.SaveOurWaterRebates.com
for more information about
available state toilet rebates!
21. Water-Saving Devices
Dye Tabs
(detect toilet leaks)
Moisture Meter
for your lawn
Kitchen Sink Aerator
with adjustable pressure
Bathroom
Sink Aerator
Low-Flow Shower
Head with on/off switch
Auto Shut-Off
Hose Nozzle
22. State Rebates
Up to $2 per square foot
of removed and replaced
turf will be rebated per
eligible household
Up to $100 will be rebated for
purchase and installation of one
qualified high-efficiency toilet (1.28
gallons/flush) per household that
replaces a less-efficient toilet (1.6+
gallons/flush)
The California State Department
of Water Resources currently has 2
rebate programs available for eligible
households
For more information, visit
www.SaveOurWaterRebates.com
Save Money
Save Water