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Study Shows Federal Efficiency Standards Reduce Water Use, Lower Costs

The newly released 2026 Residential End Uses of Water, Version 3 study from the Water Research Foundation offers clear evidence that federal …

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July is Smart Irrigation Month

A tree irrigated with spirals of drip irrigation tubing is shown in a natural garden setting, with contrasting blue background and sidebar that reads 'July is Smart Irrigation Month' with Irrigation Association and Sonoma Marin Saving Water Partnership logos and link to smartirrigationmonth.org

Did you know that landscape irrigation accounts for 50% of the average household water use in California? Irrigating efficiently to …

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Free Water Use Surveys Available

Photo of lawn with a broken sprinkler, text reads 'Schedule your free water use survey!'

Spring is almost here: prepare for the warmer, high water use months by taking advantage of Free Water Use Surveys! …

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New Non-Functional Turf Website Launched

The California Water Efficiency Partnership (CalWEP) have created an NFT website as a one-stop statewide hub to help Californians understand …

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Learn fire-wise landscaping practices with the Master Gardeners

A fire-wise landscape with a deck and pavers closest to the house, then low water plants.

NOTE: This event has already occurred. Visit the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County for future events. Join the …

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Turf’s Up! Event for Landscape Pros, Agencies and HOAs to Explore New Turf Rules

Flyer for Turf's Up! Tree Care and lawn conversion in a new regulatory landscape event on February 11, 2026 from 8am-12:30pm at the Finley Center in Santa Rosa

NOTE: This event has already occurred. Visit the Russian River Watershed Association for future events. Join the Russian River Watershed Association …

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Partnership Wins Two 2022 WaterSense Awards

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership (Partnership) with two 2022 WaterSense Awards …

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