Tip of the Month

As California gets ready for a dry summer, its important to reduce outdoor water use and water efficiently. When running your irrigation system make sure to avoid water waste and schedule short cycles. You can reduce water runoff by watering multiple times for shorter periods and waiting 30-60 minutes between cycles. Not sure how long you should run your sprinklers? Visit BeyondtheDrought.com to get the right run times for your yard.

Governor Declares Drought Emergency in Yolo County

On Monday May 10, Governor Newsom declared a drought emergency in 39 counties. This means that 41 of California's 58 counties are now under a drought emergency. During a drought, taking steps to reduce water usage both inside and outside your home can help conserve water and minimize impacts to availability of water supplies. Click here to find ways that you can save water in and outside the home.

2021 Virtual Water-Wise
Landscape Tour

Come learn how various neighbors have transformed their yards with beautiful California natives, and other water-wise choices. Each yard includes drought-tolerant specialists like succulents and pollinator friendly plants that not only bring life into a yard but also conserve water.

Explore these beautiful, low-water-use landscapes online. Woodland residents that attend will have a chance to enter our Water-Wise raffle during the event.

When: Monday, May 24 through Sunday, May 30
Where: WaterWiseWoodland.Weebly.com

Bulky Waste Voucher 2021

Your 2021 Bulky Waste Voucher is on its way to you! You can use it to get rid of old sofas, TVs, appliances, and other bulky waste for FREE at the Yolo County Central Landfill from June 1 to June 30, 2021. Keep an eye out for your postcard voucher in your mailbox next week. For more information, visit WoodlandRecycles.com.

FREE 1 lb. Propane Cylinder

Yolo County residents have the chance to receive a free reusable 1 lb. propane cylinder! All you have to do is answer the questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.com/r/VMV3PJW. Residents will be contacted after completion to confirm eligibility. Yolo County residents only, one free cylinder per household, while supplies last. The questionnaire closes on 6/30/21.

May is Bike Month

The City of Woodland and Yolo Commute invite you to join in on May is Bike Month by riding your bike during the Month of May to help reduce emissions and burn some calories! Log your trips at MayIsBikeMonth.com for your chance to win prizes. Plus, follow EnviroWoodland on Instagram and Facebook for a chance to win a free May is Bike Month t-shirt!

Free Compost at the Yolo County Landfill

The Yolo County Central Landfill is offering free compost to all Yolo County residents until May 31st during normal operating hours. For details, check out the Yolo County Press Release.