MAKING CONSERVATION A WAY OF LIFE

In October 2023, the Governor signed AB 1572, pivotal legislation targeting conservation of potable (drinking) water resources by prohibiting its use for the irrigation of non-functional turf on commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) properties. AB 1572 encourages the adoption of California-friendly landscaping, which is more sustainable and environmentally beneficial. California-friendly landscapes support local ecology, reduce landscape maintenance costs and efforts, and decreases reliance on pesticides. The bill’s implementation will occur gradually in phases over five years starting in 2027.

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CONSERVATION AND REBATES

California American Water offers many conservation programs to our customers at no additional charge.

Rebates are offered when you retrofit appliances to newer, more efficient models that save water. Depending on which California American Water district you live in customers are eligible to receive rebates for ultra-low flush toilets, high-efficiency dishwashers and washing machines, instant access hot water systems, rainwater catchment systems and smart irrigation controllers.

For more information on qualifying devices or to obtain a rebate application, click on your District’s link below:

Sonoma County | Los Angeles | Monterey | Meadowbrook | Sacramento | San Diego | Ventura

 

DISTRICT RESOURCES

 

Sonoma County Conversation

Sonoma

 

Sonoma County Conversation

Los Angeles

 

Monterey County Conversation

Monterey

 

Sacramento County Conversation

Sacramento

 

San Diego Conversation

San Diego

 

Ventura Conversation

Ventura

 

Meadowbrook Conversation

Meadowbrook

 
 

 

 

 

Helpful Links

To register for a class, click on the EVENT named below.

3/22/25 Outdoor Leak Detection at 10:00 am: 
Outdoor Leak Detection – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

4/17/25 Pets and Kids Friendly Landscapes at 6:00 pm
Pets and Kids Friendly Landscapes – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

5/6/25 Landscape Transformation on a Budget at 6:00 pm 
Landscape Transformation on a Budget – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

6/10/25 Eat your Garden at 6:00 pm
Eat Your Garden – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

6/26/25 Landscape Myth Busters at 6:00 pm
Landscape Myth Busters – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

7/17/25 Gardening in Shade and Other Landscape Challenges at 6:00 pm 
Gardening in Shade and Other Landscape Challenges – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

8/5/25 Protecting the Trees at 6:00 pm
Protecting the Trees – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

8/21/25 Beautiful Gardens on Minimal Water at 6:00 pm
Beautiful Gardens on Minimal Water – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

9/4/25 Wild Wonderful World of Succulents at 6:00 pm
Wild Wonderful World of Succulents – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

9/18/25 Resilient Alternative to Removing Turf at 6:00 pm
Resilient Alternatives to Removing Turf – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

10/16/25 Drip Irrigation Fundamentals+ at 6:00 pm
Drip Irrigation Fundamentals – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

10/21/25 Weeds and Pest Management at 6:00 pm
Weed & Pest Management – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

11/6/25 Break it up! - Permeable Everywhere at 6:00 pm
Break It Up! – Permeable Everywhere – California American Water | G3, Green Gardens Group

Key Links

Shape Your Space

Part 1: Concepts for Landscape Design

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Part 2: Functional Design Solutions

 

Lose The Lawn, Use the Rain

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Water-wise Actions/Fire Smart Garden

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Detain the Rain

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Get Your Garden Humming

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REPORT WATER WASTE