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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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!

7. For Additional Information
Andree Johnson
Up to $100
High-Efficiency
Toilet Rebates!
Lawn be Gone!
Get Paid to Transform Your Lawn!
Clothes Washer Rebates