Over this summer, I watched my lawn go from its spring shade of yellow thirst to a scorched and brown shade of a parched desert, as
Water conservation is on my mind in times of drought and in times of abundant water supply. These are some steps that I use to save water, our most precious resource:
- Take shorter showers
- Turn off the water while brushing my teeth
- Fill my clothes washer completely
- Wash and rinse my dishes in batches by filling the sink with water
I am always looking for new ways to conserve water and preserve the environment. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has delighted me with their water conservation programs. Over the summer, the LADWP has come up with amazing incentives to taking water conservation to another level. These are some of the elements of the program:
- Rebates for purchasing high efficiency clothes washers and high efficiency toilets
- Residential drought resistant landscape incentive program: the LADWP pays 1$/square foot for you to rip out the grass and replace it with drought tolerant plants. This will allow you to save substantial amounts of water in years to come and get paid to do it.
- Tree planting programs: Online tutorials and guides with planting guidelines and tree species suitable to
- For more information email: Tree program@ladwp.com or call 800.473.3652
- Residential shade trees: The LADWP in partnership with million trees LA is also offering street trees to residents who complete an online workshop and fill out a online form.
- Mulch or compost for your yard
- Monday – Sunday
- For more information call 818.834.5128
- For dates and locations and to RSVP call 800.544.4498
I am off to study the LADWP Home Tree Guide and RSVP for the October 17th CA friendly landscape workshop! I am eager to hear from my fellow Angelinos who have participated in these programs. What did you learn at the workshops? Did you tear out your lawn and replant it with drought tolerant plants?
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