Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency Outdoor Water Conservation Program Andree Johnson BAWSCA March 24, 2013

What is BAWSCA? Special District representing the interests of: 26 cities, water districts and water companies in San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties 1.7 million residents, over 30,000 businesses, and countless community organizations All rely on the San Francisco Regional Water System BAWSCA’s Goal: Reliable supply of high quality water at a fair price Water conservation is a key element of BAWSCA’s water management efforts.

Outdoor Conservation Programs Lawn Be Gone Rebate Program Landscape Classes and Workshops WaterWise Gardening Website Large Landscape Audit Program FREE Landscape Education Program Hands-On Workshops Sustainable Landscaping Water-Efficient Irrigation Alternatives to Lawns

Lawn Be Gone! Get paid to transform your landscaping Rebate of $0.75 per square foot of converted lawn Maximum Rebate:$1000 per Residential Single-Family account; $5000 per Residential Multi-Family or CII account Program details and participating agencies available on BAWSCA website Before After

Landscape Classes Free classes and hands-on workshops each Spring and Fall 29 classes offered this Spring Topics include: Sustainable Landscaping Alternatives to Lawn Water Efficient Irrigation Practices Rainwater Harvesting & Graywater Reuse …and more! Register at www.bawsca.org/classes

Water-Wise Gardening Tool Web-based tool produced specifically for San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties. Provides information and resources for how to garden beautifully while saving water Garden Tours and Gallery Select plants by type, size, sun exposure, and much more!

For Additional Information www.bawsca.org Andree Johnson Ajohnson@bawsca.org 650-349-3000 Up to $100 High-Efficiency Toilet Rebates! Lawn be Gone! Get Paid to Transform Your Lawn! Clothes Washer Rebates