In an effort to educate the public on how to make our world greener, various exhibits set up booths on the west steps at the State Capitol for the California Green Fair on Wednesday, May 16. The various demonstrations included green ideas for the workplace and at home such as installing low-flow shower heads, washing vegetables in a container instead of under running water and turning off water when soaping hands. Information was also given as to why more people should abstain from eating animal products, namely meat. As quoted in the "Eating Sustainably" brochure available at this event, " A 2007 journal published by the American Dietetic Association states that researchers found 'meat

Water Conservation can help you save water and money! Learn how to find ways to save water and money in and around your home at the City of Sacramento’s Water Conservation Workshop! Get FREE water conservation tips and tools, discuss how much water your landscape needs to be healthy, learn about rebates for water saving devices and City water conservation rules and services. Attendance at the Water Conservation Workshop can also waive fines for water conservation violations. For questions or further information, please visit www.sparesacwater.org. April 9, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. June 25, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.* July 30, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. August 27, 2011, 8:30 a.m

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is presenting a FREE workshop to help customers use water wisely and learn the in’s and out’s of the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance. The workshop will take place on Saturday February 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities Water Conservation Office, 2260 Glen Ellen Circle. Taught by certified Water Conservation Specialists, the workshop will provide tips and tools for creating a water wise landscape and ways to save water indoors. Attendees will also recieve information about the City's Water Wise House Call, Water Waste, and rebate programs. Water Conservation Workshops provide an opportunity f

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is seeking volunteers to assist in the City’s water conservation efforts. Water Conservation Ambassadors will be trained to assist residents in finding leaks on their property, present conservation information at community events and how to spot and report water waste. The first training session for Water Conservation Ambassadors will take place on June 29, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the Department of Utilities Water Conservation Office, 2260 Glen Ellen Circle. “Over the past year, we have seen a huge increase in the numbers of calls for service and a desire by the community to have water conservation information shared with their organizations or nei

Do you have a beautiful water-efficient garden? If so, the City of Sacramento, the Regional Water Authority (RWA) and its partner agencies are looking for you! The Regional Water Authority (RWA), City of Sacramento Department of Utilities and other local water providers invite Sacramento-area residents to show off their “Blue Thumb” by staring in its new television and radio advertising campaign promoting water efficiency. “We’ve all heard of ‘Green Thumb,’ which is often used to describe someone who has a natural skill for gardening,” said RWA Water Efficiency Program Manager Linda Higgins. “Our campaign will showcase people who have a ‘Blue Thumb’—a talent for creating a beautiful wat

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) is pleased to announce the River-Friendly Landscaping, Green Gardener Training Program. The Green Gardener Training Program is a 10-week series providing high quality training to professionals on how to “garden green.” Attendees will learn landscape principles that can assist in reducing urban runoff, conserving water, and reducing solid waste, including: Conserving water, protecting the soil and reducing the use of pesticides. Many classes will include both indoor and outdoor hands-on components. Creating a healthier garden for your client and a healthier work environment for yourself and your employees. Offering a list of River-Friendly Landscaping

Each morning, Amy Parker and her husband Michael Palmer step from their front porch into a sanctuary nestled among flowers and rocks shaded by trees, luring butterflies and bees to stop and pollinate.   The Sacramentans recently transformed the front yard of their 10-year-old home into an inviting rock garden. Before it became a garden, the space was a lawn with fruit trees. Now it is abundant with colorful plants that require short watering sessions throughout the week.   Currently, city code allows Sacramento residents to water their yards three times per week during the summer. The Sacramento City Council passed additional changes to the outdoor water conservation ordinance, which t

May’s rainstorms brought a tremendous amount of water to California, but were not enough to end the current three-year drought. Numbers released by the California Department of Water Resources show that many of the state’s reservoirs have reached near-normal levels. In Sacramento, the total rainfall to date of nearly 16 inches is about 90 percent of normal. The news isn’t all good, though. By comparison, Los Angeles has received only 62 percent of its normal rainfall. And statewide snowpack water content is hovering around 63 percent of normal. According to the California Drought Report, released in March by DWR and the California Department of Agriculture, there are significant differe