Welcome to the City of Woodland Water Conservation site.  Here you will find useful information on indoor and outdoor water conservation, including activities for kids and links to home water usage calculators. 

The Governor has set a goal of a 20% reduction in per capita water use statewide by 2020.  Water conservation is the most cost-effective and environmentally sound way to reduce our demand for water and reach this goal. Using less water puts less demand on the City’s infrastructure, including wells and our sewage treatment facility.  Water savings through water conservation efforts will allow for lower infrastructure costs, saving the City and residents money over time. 

City of Woodland
Environmental Services
Water Conservation Coordinator
Phone: (530) 661-2067
Fax: (530) 666-1266
conservewater@cityofwoodland.org

News & Events

Woodland Water Wise Plant Tour - June 16, 2012

The City of Woodland Water Conservation Program will host a free water-wise residential landscape tour on Saturday, June 16. Learn about creative alternatives to water-thirsty lawns. The  tour was organized to provide inspiration to convert existing front landscapes into attractive, water-wise landscapes. Water-wise landscapes draw much less water during hot, peak water-use months, reduce the potential for discharge of pollutants into the storm water system, and provide welcome habitat for beneficial insects and birds. 

Tour activities begin at 9:00 a.m. with a registration event at the Woodland Community and Senior Center, 2001 East Street. The registration event will include a water-efficient plant sale, an alternative grass display, literature and example planting plans for water- wise home landscapes, and a presentation on the seven principles of “river- friendly” landscaping and attracting beneficial insects and birds to gardens. The self-guided garden tour begins at 11:00 a.m.  

For more information, see the blog site http://woodlandwaterwiselandscapetour.blogspot.com/ or contact Wayne Blanchard at the City of Woodland Water Conservation Program at conservewater@cityofwoodland.org or 530 661-2067.

The City of Woodland Water Conservation Program will be offering rebates for rain barrels (two rebates allowed per property) beginning November 1, 2011. The rebates will be in the amount equal to the purchase price or $75, whichever is less. The cash rebates will be offered to city residential and commercial water customers.  Rebates are limited so please call (530) 661-2067 to confirm availability.
Rain Barrel Rebate Form

Rain Barrel Placement and Maintenance

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Rebates


Weather-based Irrigation Controller/Rain Sensor Rebate

The City of Woodland Water Conservation Program will be offering a $150 rebate for weather-based irrigation controllers (WBICs) and a $25 rebate (or 50% of the purchase price, whichever is less) for rain sensors beginning July 1, 2011. The cash rebates will be offered to city residential and commercial water customers.  Rebates are limited so please call (530) 661-2067 to confirm availability.

Weather-based Irrigation Controller rebate guidelines and application

Qualifying Irrigation Controllers

Rain Sensor rebate guidelines and application

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Water Conservation Brochures

Fall Water Conservation Brochures

Save Water and Energy

Water Conservation Initiative

Leak Detection Brochure

"The Cost of Water Waste" (June Woodland Water News)

Water Conservation Kits

Water Conservation Kits for adults and kids are now available from the City of Woodland.  Adult kits include information on indoor and outdoor conservation and kids kits include activity booklets and stickers.  For more details see the Water Conservation Kits PDF.

Past Workshops

Fix-a-Leak Workshop

About 35 people participated in the City of Woodland’s Fix-a-Leak workshop on March 14, 2012.  The event was hosted by Public Work’s Environmental Services Division and held at the Community and Senior Center.  The highlight of the event was a plumbing panel featuring Chris Reynolds from Halls Plumbing in Woodland, Daniel Spatz from Bullseye Leak Detection Specialists in Davis, and Noel Chavez from Streamline Plumbing in Woodland. The plumbers discussed and demonstrated leak detection and the repair of common household leaks. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions of the plumbers following the presentations. Participants received toilet leak detection dye tablets, replacement toilet flappers,  a copy of the “Practical Plumbing Handbook”, and a copy of the DVD “Detecting and Silencing Leaks.”

Landscaping for Water Conservation Workshop

About 60 people participated in the Landscaping for Water Conservation workshop on February 15, 2012. The event was hosted by Public Works’ Environmental Services Division and the Yolo County Resource Conservation District (RCD) and held at the Community and Senior Center.  Presentations included: Overview of Outdoor Water Conservation in Woodland (City), Selecting Water-Wise Plants (Yolo County Master Gardeners), and Irrigation Design & Watering with the Weather (Yolo County RCD and Master Gardeners).

Participants learned about the characteristics of low-water plants, soil amendment and mulching, irrigation system options, and how to determine appropriate irrigation timing for lawns. Displays included examples of traditional turf alternatives; attractive drought-tolerant plants; irrigation system components; and books on landscaping choices and design. A highlight was the interactive quality of the workshop, with attendees sharing hands-on experience and examples of landscaping successes and challenges. A plant raffle was held at the end of the workshop and the City provided hose nozzles and soil moisture meters to residents who completed an evaluation form.

• Selecting Water-Wise Plants (Yolo County Master Gardeners)
• Master Gardeners link to Gardening Handouts 
• Watering Your Lawn Irrigation Guide