Tip of the Month

When rinsing off fruits and vegetables fill a large bowl or pan with water rather than running the tap. Once you are done, the left over water can be reused to water your garden or any indoor plants you may have around the house. Also, don’t forget to throw the sticker on the fruit or vegetable into the trash instead of the organics cart or down the drain. These stickers are a nuisance to compost facilities and sewer treatment plants.

For more tips on how to conserve water, visit EnviroWoodland.org/WaterConservation.

Low Water Projections Still Expected for California Residents

This year is likely to be critically dry for California. Recent winter storms are not expected to be substantial enough to counterbalance dry conditions. The best way to avoid a potential drought and water restrictions is to conserve water. Here are three easy ways to reduce your water use:

Tip 1: Shorter Shower Times - A standard shower head uses 2.5 gallons of water per minute. That means that a 10 minute shower can use about 25 gallons of water! To help reduce your time in the shower, consider playing music to keep track of time and reduce water use.

Tip 2: Only Full Loads - While you can’t completely stop washing dishes or doing laundry to save water, you can wait until you have a full load to wash. Many dishwashers and clothes washers will use the same amount of water regardless of how big the load is. Next time, wait to press “Start” until you have a full load of clothes or dishes to conserve water and energy.

Tip 3: Switch to a Water-Wise Landscape - Irrigation is one of the highest water consumers. To reduce outdoor water use, consider switching to drought tolerant plants. Careful plant selection can make a huge difference in your water use. Plants such as white fir, yarrow, yucca, and sage are naturally adapted to thrive in low water conditions. Visit EnviroWoodland.org/Landscape for more plant suggestions.

Fix-A-Leak Week

Mark your calendars! Fix-a-Leak Week is March 15-21.

Did you know the average household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water every year due to leaks at home? That's enough water to wash 300 loads of laundry! Beat leaks during this year's Fix a Leak Week with the WaterSense 10-Minute Challenge. Set aside 10 minutes every day to find easy-to-fix leaks, and you can stop water waste in its tracks.

With the help from AquaHawk it is now easier than ever to identify possible leaks at your home or business. To check your water use and other leak detection resources visit cityofwoodland.org/FixaLeakWeek.

City Hall's Landscaping is
Water-Wise!

City Hall upgraded its landscaping with water-wise and pollinator-friendly plants with the help of volunteers and the UC Davis Arboretum! While the plants may be small now, they’ll grow up to become a vital support system for bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators.

Click here more information about planting water-wise plants at your home.

Drive-Up Plant Sales at Woodland Community College

Thinking about adding a new plant to your landscape?
The UCCE Master Gardeners of Yolo County are hosting a COVID friendly plant sale this spring. Beginning March 15th, you will be able to go online and view their plants for sale at ucanr.edu/springplantsalelist. Then, place your order at ucanr.edu/springplantsale. Plants can then be picked up on Saturday, April 3rd or Saturday, April 10th from 10am-1pm at the Woodland Community College located at, 2300 E. Gibson Road, Woodland.

Virtual Water-Wise Landscape Tour
May 24 through May 30

This year the Water-Wise Landscape Tour is going virtual! Save the date and visit WaterWiseWoodland.Weebly.com any day from May 24 through May 30 to view an array of unique landscapes that offer creative alternatives to lawns.