Make a new year's resolution to be more water efficient in 2018 with the help of My Water Report!

CCWD customers - make it a priority this year for you, your family, and your friends to sign up for My Water Report to view your water use online. You can compare your current water use to past years, as well as compare your use to similar households. My Water Report also offers customizable alerts if your water use goes above a certain level and provides tailored conservation recommendations and water supply updates.

Click here to sign up today!

Planning Your Landscape for 2018

Homeowners across the state are ditching their water-thirsty lawns and installing beautiful, California-friendly, water-wise landscapes. One of hardest decisions to make when converting your lawn is how to design the new landscape. Below are CCWD’s resources for homeowners to create beautiful landscape designs that save water.

Gardening in Contra Costa County
Take online tours of real local gardens to inspire you. There are tips on choosing various plants and an option to create your own personalized plant list.

Eco-Friendly Landscape Designs
FREE landscape design templates based on your personal preferences. Front, side, and back yards available!

Landscape Design Assistance Program
Interested in a 2-hour consultation with a professional landscape designer? CCWD offers participants in our Lawn to Garden Rebate Program reimbursement of $150 when they hire a local professional landscape designer.
Check out our list of Professional Landscape Designers here.

Note: You must be approved for the Lawn to Garden Rebate program to be eligible for this service. Participants pay the designer a $150 fee at the time of service and are reimbursed by the CCWD when their lawn to garden conversion project is successfully completed.

Upcoming Lawn to Garden Workshops

Lose the Lawn, Get a Garden:
How to replace your lawn with a beautiful water-wise landscape
This inspiring and informative workshop is designed for homeowners interested in replacing their water-thirsty lawns with beautiful water efficient landscaping. Experts will provide advice on landscape design, plants, and drip irrigation. In addition, participants will learn about CCWD’s Lawn to Garden Rebate Program and Design Assistance Program.

Upcoming Workshop Dates:

Friday, March 2, 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018

All workshops are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

January Garden Tip

Your irrigation is usually off this month, so it's a good time to review your zones and stations to ensure the plants watered by each zone have similar water needs. This "hydro-zoning" will ensure plants are not over or under-watered.

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