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climate-ready landscape.

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Water Smart Plant label featured at a plant nursery

Refresh your landscape with
Water Smart Plants!

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New statewide ban on water use
for Non-Functional Turf

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Join the Eco-Friendly Garden Tour!

The 2025 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, May 10th from 10am – 4pm.

The Eco-Friendly Garden Tour is a public outreach and education program that promotes sustainable landscaping practices by showcasing inspiring gardens throughout Sonoma and Marin counties. The Tour highlights Russian River-Friendly and Bay-Friendly landscaping best practices, and supports Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certified professionals by featuring their personal or client’s gardens.

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Our
Mission

The Partnership was formed to identify and recommend implementation of water use efficiency projects, and maximize the cost effectiveness of water-use efficiency programs in our region.

We are Proud EPA WaterSense Partners

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Awards

Partnership Achievements

372,698

square feet of lawn removed via cash for grass/mulch madness during 2024

1,463

residential toilets replaced in 2024

44,399

gallons of rainwater harvesting capacity added during 2024

3,812

people participated in the 2024 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour

The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership represents 13 water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties that have joined together to provide regional solutions for water use efficiency. Learn more about our achievements in our Annual Report.

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