Tip of the Month

Don't forget to hydrate and bring your water bottle.

Chances are, you’re going to drink a lot more water during the summer, which is a good thing. Doing that out of plastic bottles – not so much. Plastic bottles can take more than 450 years to decompose in a landfill if not properly recycled, which is bad for our planet. Consider reducing waste by using a reusable water bottle instead.

For more eco-friendly tips, click here!

Rebates Now Available

The City of Woodland offers some great rebates to help make your yard and garden more sustainable. Whether you need to replace your mulch or would like to install a compost bin, we have you covered.

For a full list of rebates, their details, and applications, visit EnviroWoodland.org/Rebates.

Bee-ing a Better Gardener

This month’s Woodland Public Library Science & Society Discussion Series is all about bees!

Come talk about how bees are doing and how to identify common bees in gardens. Learn more about the latest research into bee garden design and how to make a difference for bees in your own garden.

Date and Time: July 18 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Woodland Public Library Leake Room, 250 First Street, Woodland

For more information click here to visit their Facebook page. You can also contact the Science and Society Discussion Program by emailing science.library@cityofwoodland.org or calling (530) 661-5980.

July is Smart Irrigation Month. What are you doing to celebrate?

Smart Irrigation Month is all about watering cooler, smarter, and less.

Water Cooler! Water in the morning before 10am or in the evening after 6pm when it's cool. In the middle of the day, temperatures are at their peak and water will evaporate much quicker.
Water Smart! Adjust your watering schedule regularly to account for seasonal weather conditions. Get a custom schedule at BeyondTheDrought.com.
Water Less! Replace broken sprinkler heads and adjust the arc to avoid runoff. Excessive runoff can pollute our local waterways and be costly.

Want to see how much water your irrigation system is using? Use AquaHawk, the City's water use portal, to view your hourly water use at EnviroWoodland.org/MyWaterUse.

2018 Water Quality Report

The City of Woodland is proud to present this year’s annual water quality report.

This report covers all drinking water testing from January 1 to December 31, 2018. Over the years, we have dedicated ourselves to producing drinking water that meets all state and federal standards.

To view our City’s 2018 Water Quality Report and to learn more about our drinking water, please click the following link:

www.cityofwoodland.org/WQR (English)
www.cityofwoodland.org/WQR/Espanol (Spanish)

If you would like a physical copy of the 2018 Water Quality Report mailed to you or would like to speak with someone about the report, please call (530) 661-5945.

Plastic Free July: Refuse & Reuse

Join Plastic Free July, a global movement focused on ditching single-use plastics, and double down on your efforts to reduce waste.

Plastic pollution is a large problem, not just for our oceans, but for towns like Woodland, as well. Many common plastics, such as straws and plastic utensils, are non-recyclable and end up in our landfill or as litter on our streets! The solution to the question, “Which trash bin do I put this in?” is much easier with reusable items; the answer is the dishwasher!

To learn more about the movement or to sign the pledge, visit PlasticFreeJuly.org.

It's getting hotter! Did you know...

Scientists predict the Sacramento area could be as hot as Phoenix in half a century. Reducing your carbon footprint by conserving energy and water, planting shade trees, and biking or walking whenever possible can reduce your contributions to climate change.

Click here to learn more about what you can do from NASA's Climate Kids!