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Please visit the following websites for further information on using water wisely and efficiently.
- Save Our Water
- BeWaterWise.com
One of the most useful websites for water conservation information, hosted by Metropolitan Water District.
- Water Education Water Awareness Committee (WEWAC)
A wonderful website full of information on water and conservation, including a Plant of the Month page. Monte Vista Water District is a founding member of WEWAC.
- Chino Basin Water Conservation District
A tremendous local resource for water conservation and education. Check out their Calendar for upcoming events, and make sure to visit their beautiful (nearby!) Demonstration Garden full of drought-tolerant plants and landscaping ideas.
- The Frontier Project A local environmental initiative sponsored by Cucamonga Valley Water District and featuring a 14,000-square-foot building demonstrating sustainable design in Rancho Cucamonga.
- California Water Crisis
Current water issues facing California, developed by the Association of California Water Agencies. For more information about California water, read ACWA's "No Time to Waste: A Blueprint for California Water" and watch the Huell Howser TV series: "California’s Water" on your local public station.
- H2Ouse.org
An excellent website that takes you on a “house tour” for potential water conservation, developed by the California Urban Water Conservation Council.
- California Water Awareness Campaign
A statewide campaign for water awareness. Their website includes more water-saving tips for the home, as well as additional educational materials and videos.
- Water – Use It Wisely
Another excellent website full of tips on how to use water more efficiently. Think we missed something? Check out their 100 Water-Saving Tips.
- Water Education Foundation
The Water Education Foundation provides materials about water resource issues. Has a special page on California Issues.
- California Water Plan
Wonder about the future direction of California water? This is the plan.
- WaterSense
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new WaterSense program provides information and certification for water-efficient products and services. Need help with your landscaping? You may want to consult their growing list of landscape irrigation professional partners.
- Irrigation Association
The Irrigation Association represents landscape irrigation designers and contractors, and promotes efficient water usage. Their website includes a search engine for Certified Professionals and a brochure on hiring a certified irrigation contractor [PDF].
- U.S. Drought Monitor
We’re in good company! The best, most up-to-date map of current drought conditions across the nation.
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