Program Directory
In addition to the Programs offered by the individual partners, there are numerous programs offered Region-wide, such as the Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper, High-Efficiency Washer Rebate, Green Business Program, and more.
Use the filter + to select your local water provider and to see all programs available to you. If you do not know who providers your water, you can lookup your address on the find your local provider page before getting started with the directory below.
- Sonoma County, Marin County
Green Business Program
Get recognized as a Green Business through the Green Business Program. The program is available to most small and medium sized organizations and includes free onsite assessments and cost-saving recommendations. Green Businesses take measures to conserve water and energy, reduce waste and prevent pollution. Learn more about what it takes to become a Green Business and get recognized as a community leader. Businesses located in Sonoma County can contact their Program Coordinator at (707) 565-6470, GSEnergy@sonoma-county.org; Marin County businesses can participate by contacting Dana Armanino at (415) 499-3292 or darmanino@co.marin.ca.us.
GreenHouse Call Program
Youth Energy Specialists work in teams of two to provide neighbors with no-cost Green House Calls. By installing energy and water saving devices in local homes, Rising Sun Energy Center prevents 28 metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere each year.
High Efficiency Toilet Rebate
Customers who install high-efficiency, low flow toilets may be eligible for a rebate per toilet installed.
Laundry to Landscape Graywater Programs
Use the water from your clothes washer to water your garden. When you install a kit to divert water from your washing machine to your garden, it’s called a Laundry-to-Landscape graywater system.
- Sonoma County, Marin County
Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL)
Does your landscaper know how to keep your landscape looking great while saving your water and money? Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) training is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense approved training program for landscapers that provides an educational foundation based on principals of proper plant selection for the local climate, irrigation system design and maintenance, and irrigation system programming and operation.
Recirculating Hot Water Pump
Do you wake up on those cool mornings to turn on the shower or sink and let the water run for 30-120 seconds? To reduce water waste while you wait for the water to warm up, we recommend installing a hot water recirculating system.
- Sonoma County, Marin County
Restaurant Card Order Form
If you are a restaurant located in Sonoma County or the Saving Water Partnership’s service area, you can order free “Water Served Upon Request” table cards to encourage your customers to only order water if they want it.
- Sonoma County, Marin County
Sonoma-Marin HE Clothes Washer Rebate
Replace a top-loading clothes washer with a qualifying front-loading clothes washer and receive a rebate from participating water suppliers.
Water Smart Home Programs
Ever wondered how efficient your property is? Having issues trying to reduce your use? Have trained staff walk you through your current system and help looks for improvements that could save water.
- Sonoma County, Marin County
Water Smart Landscape Design Templates
Eight scalable, free, front yard designs to fit areas up to 2,500 square feet. Plans are ready-to-permit, and in compliance with local Water Efficient Landscape Ordinances.
- Sonoma County, Marin County
Water Smart Plant Cards
The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership offers a variety of free programs designed to encourage the use of low water, native, habitat friendly plants in our region. The new pack of cards features locally appropriate plants that require less water while also promoting local wildlife in your garden.
- Sonoma County, Marin County
Water Smart Plant Labels
The water smart plant label is intended to highlight low water use plants to nursery customers and to promote sustainable landscaping practices