Conservation Resources
Olivenhain Municipal Water District does not endorse any one company, product, or service. This resource page is provided with the intent of assisting customers in finding information on water supply and conservation.
Landscape
- Water Smart Landscape Makeover Program – Offers in-depth instruction for upgrading turf yards into water-efficient landscapes, including a video series.
- Web-based gardening tool – Search a database of climate-appropriate plants, find design tips, and more.
- Professionally drawn water-efficient landscape design plans in San Diego and Orange County
- National Fire Protection Association’s fire-wise tips
- Xeriscaping: How to Make a Drought-Tolerant Landscape
- Annual California-Friendly Landscape Contest
- California’s Future Sustainable Landscaping – Guidebook published by the California Urban Water Conservation Council
- Qualified Water-Efficient Landscaper Training – Site includes registration instructions for landscape professionals, a schedule of upcoming classes, and information about hiring QWEL-trained landscapers.
- A Growing Passion – KPBS gardening show hosted by local gardening expert, Nan Sterman
- The Water Conservation Garden and San Diego Botanic Garden provide examples and educational opportunities for designing a water-wise landscape.
Irrigation Assistance
- California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) – State of California website is frequently updated to provide useful information on weather stations, evapotranspiration, and irrigation.
- RainBird Irrigation Learning Center – Free irrigation system design videos
Saving Water/Water Facts
- Environmental Protection Agency’s savings tips
- Household Water Pressure-Simple Solutions (printable brochure)
- Leak Guidelines for Homeowners (printable brochure)
- Pool – Frequently Asked Questions
- Calculate and compare your water use
- How Much Water Do I Use?
- Save Our Water
- Aquapedia.com (online water encyclopedia from Water Education Foundation)
H2O-What Do You Know?
- Discover Water – Interactive site
- Water Education Foundation – California watersheds slideshow
- WaterSense Kids – Let’s Learn About Water
