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# WaterSavingTips.org

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- [Home](https://watersavingtips.org/)
- [Water Conservation Guide](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/water-conservation-guide/) - The Official Water Conservation Guide for Santa Cruz County Together, the Water Conservation Coalition and Times Publishing Group created “The Official Water Conservation Guide for Santa Cruz County.” This publication was recently updated, and the 2019 version includes in-depth information on the top water conservation strategies. The 2015 edition includes water usage regulations, guidelines, and
- [Yard and Garden Resources](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/saving-water-in-your-yard-and-garden/) - Saving Water in your Yard and Garden Santa Cruz County is a state leader in water conservation. These awesome local resources will help you save water in your yard and garden. Ready to reimagine your front yard? This guidebook provides a great overview of how to get started with replacing your existing landscaping with a strikingly beautiful and drought tolerant
- [Rebates](https://watersavingtips.org/learn/rebates/) - Rebates make saving water affordable. Local and state water agencies are offering generous rebates to help you pay for water saving upgrades in your home, yard or business. These upgrades are a great way to make saving water easy and permanent. Common rebates include toilet replacements, clothes washer replacements, and greywater installations. Check with your
- [Working Together to Save Water](https://watersavingtips.org/learn/regional-partnerships/) - Water Districts Working Together The Water Conservation Coalition is a partnership between all the larger water agencies in Santa Cruz County as well as the County Environmental Health Department, Ecology Action and other groups who share a passion for water conservation. Our goal is to combine efforts and share resources to provide a common message
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- [Report Water Waste](https://watersavingtips.org/act/report-water-waste/) - Have you noticed water waste? Each water district in Santa Cruz county has regulations that prohibit the following wasteful and unproductive uses of water: excessive irrigation running off the property or spraying onto sidewalks and paved areas; outdoor washing, including cleaning of structures and vehicles, without an automatic shut-off hose nozzle; uncorrected plumbing leaks - by
- [Privacy Policy](https://watersavingtips.org/privacy-policy/) - Web Site Terms and Conditions of Use 1. Terms By accessing this web site, you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of
- [Teacher Resources](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/teacher-resources/) - Resources for Teaching Water Conservation As weather patterns in California continue to get hotter and drier, our children are growing up in a new reality of increased drought and water supply challenges. Teachers have one of the first opportunities to show their students how our local water supply systems work and to instill water conservation practices early on. We want to help
- [Fix A Leak](https://watersavingtips.org/act/fix-a-leak/) - 1 in 10 Homes have Small Leaks that Waste Big If your water meter spins while all faucets and irrigation are shut OFF, you may have a leak that needs fixing. Even a little leak can waste a lot of water… and money on your water bill. Being a leak detective is easy and we are here to help. We've
- [Save Water Outdoors](https://watersavingtips.org/act/outdoor-water-tips/) - Looking for ways to save water? Here's our suggestions for outdoor water saving tips. Saving Water in Your Yard and Garden If you want more in depth information on how to make changes in your yard and garden, check out our Resources for your Yard and Garden page. Plants and Mulch • Put at least a 3-4" layer
- [Save Water Indoors](https://watersavingtips.org/act/indoor-water-tips/) - Looking for ways to save water? Here's our suggestions for indoor water saving tips. In the Bathroom Install a low flow or trickle valve shower head.* Take a five minute (or less) shower. Turn off water while lathering your hands in the sink. In the shower, turn water on to get wet; turn off
- [Infrastructure](https://watersavingtips.org/learn/infrastructure/) - Most of us never think about how water gets to the tap. Luckily, we don’t have to. Pumps, treatment plants, and pipes bring us clean water. But our water systems are aging. Our water systems need constant investment to continue delivering life’s most essential resource. Each month when you pay your water bill, you are
- [Are We Still In A Drought?](https://watersavingtips.org/learn/drought-information/) - Californians know. Water Conservation. It’s For Life. California’s climate will continue to be warmer and drier, with more of our precipitation coming as rain rather than snow- further compounding our drought challenges. Californians are urged to continue their commitment to developing a water conscious lifestyle as opposed to a quick fix “Water Conservation. IT’S FOR
- [Find Your District](https://watersavingtips.org/learn/your-district/) - Do you know where your water comes from? You aren't alone. The first place to start in your effort to conserve water is to learn which district in Santa Cruz county provides your water services and where your water comes from. Water rates, rebate programs, conservation programs, resources, rules and regulations, and agency contacts vary
- [Valor del Agua - Cuestionario](https://watersavingtips.org/value-of-water-quiz-espanol/) - La mayoría de nosotros nunca pensamos en cómo nos llega el agua de la llave. Afortunadamente, no tenemos que hacerlo. Las bombas, plantas de tratamiento y tuberías nos traen agua limpia a casa. Pero nuestros sistemas de agua están envejeciendo. Nuestros sistemas de agua requieren mantenimiento y una inversión constante para continuar entregando el recurso
- [Value of Water Quiz](https://watersavingtips.org/value-of-water-quiz/) - All Santa Cruz County residents are invited to take the Value of Water quiz to learn more about your local water system. If you get all of the answers right, you'll be entered into a weekly drawing to win a gift certificate to a local business, or other prizes to help you conserve water. One
- [2019 Video Contest](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/) - And the Winners Are... The 5th Annual Save Water Video Contest received more than 90 video entries from the following Monterey Bay area high schools: Aptos, Carmel, Gonzales, Pajaro Valley, Scotts Valley and Watsonville High School! Water conservation staff from the member agencies of the Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County and the Water
- [Themes and Inspiration](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/inspiration/) - Find Your Inspiration Do you want to make a video, but aren't sure where to start? We're here to help. Choose a video theme. Inspire residents and/or businesses to take one or two specific actions that conserve water or prevents pollution in our gardens. See the Monterey Bay Friendly Landscaping Program for ideas. We encourage you to highlight how EASY this is
- [2019 Winning Videos](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/inspiration/2019-winning-videos/) - 2019 Winning Videos Drought Tolerant Plants Created by Malia Kessler from Aptos High School Three Easy Ways to Be More Water Wise Created by Winston Mattwandel from Scotts Valley High School Water Conservation Created by Rosemary Ceja from Watsonville High School Las Nativas Son Amigas (en español) Created by Azucena Lopez, Brianna Lopez, and Xochitl
- [Contest Rules](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/rules/) - Media Specifications and Video Contest Rules To submit a video for judging please follow these specifications on length, format, sound levels, and frame rate so that it can be used on TV. THEME: Video entries should be about this year's theme, Water Wise Gardening. Successful videos will be educational, action-oriented, and in the style of a
- [2019 Video Contest Entry Form](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/video-contest-entry-form/) - 2019 Save Water Video Contest Online Entry Form By submitting this electronic form, each team member agrees to the following contest rules: I have supplied accurate information on this OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM. Contact information will remain confidential and not be used outside the video contest. The video I have submitted does not violate copyright laws
- [Thank you for submitting your video!](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/thank-you-for-submitting-your-video/) - Thank you for submitting your video. We look forward to seeing what you've come up with to help promote water conservation in the Monterey Bay Region. Your Lead Team Member will receive an email shortly that confirms your submission. (If you don't see the email within a few minutes, check your Spam folder.) If you have any
- [2018 Winning Videos](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/inspiration/2018-winning-videos/) - 2018 Winning Videos Winning Videos (in no particular order) Wasting Water Drives Me Crazy Created by Katie Small from Cabrillo College Conservemos Agua (en español) Created by Odalis Dominguez, Rocio Morales, and Jayden Mammaril from Aptos High School Conservando Agua (en español) Created by Trina Daing and Carmen Garcia from Aptos High School Easy ways to save water Created by Matthew
- [Meet us at the Santa Cruz County Fair](https://watersavingtips.org/act/meet-us-at-the-santa-cruz-county-fair/) - Preserve the Bounty. In Santa Cruz County all of our drinking water comes from rivers or aquifers within our county's borders. We can make our water bounty even more plentiful through water conservation. Come out to the Santa Cruz County Fair and meet our water conservation experts. Find us at our interactive booth, located in
- [Test page](https://watersavingtips.org/test-page/) - Styling the links themselves with WYSIWYG visual controls: a red link a blue link a green link a bold link an italicized link Buttons created by adding custom class to "a" tags in the TEXT/CODE view: Blue Button Orange Button Green Button
- [2016 Winning Videos](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/inspiration/2016-winning-videos/) - 2016 Winning Videos The 2016 Video Contest Winners at our awards ceremony. Water Conservation Videos: First Place Water Saving Tip English: Created by Jose Paredes from Watsonville High School Video Academy. View on YouTube First Place Water Saving Tip Spanish: Created by Josefina Lopez, Rosalidia Larios, and Rachel Delozier, and actors are Jesus Lopez and Josefina Lopez. View on
- [2015 Winning Videos](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/inspiration/2015-winning-videos/) - 2015 Winning Videos Indoor Water Saving Tips: Indoor water saving tip 1: Ariel Puga, Thalia Gonzalez, Najette Lopez, Anissa Balderas from Watsonville High. Click here to view the PSA. Indoor water saving tip 2: Geneva Burkhardt from Kirby High. Click here to view the PSA. Indoor water saving tip 3: Xochi Chavez, Claudia Villata and John Vargas from
- [2017 Winning Videos](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/inspiration/2017-winning-videos/) - 2017 Winning Videos Water Conservation Videos: First Place Water Conservation English (tie): "Water Flows" Created by Jackson Moore, Charlie Diosdado and Noel Noguez from Harbor High School. View on YouTube First Place Water Conservation English (tie): "1940's PSA on Water Conservation" Created by Garrett Fernandes-McDade and Max Holocher from Harbor High School. View on YouTube Runner Up Water Conservation English: "Don't Wait, Conserve Water"
- [10 Ways to Save Water in 2018](https://watersavingtips.org/act/10_ways_to_save/) - 10 Water-Saving New Year's Resolutions Thanks you for caring about your water supply! We appreciate our community's continued efforts in embracing a water-wise lifestyle. Here are 10 ways to save water in the New Year. 1. KNOW WHERE YOUR WATER IS WASTED About 25% percent of residential water use in our community occurs outside of
- [2017 Video Contest Entry Form](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest/2017-video-contest-entry-form/) - 2017 Water Conservation Video Contest Online Entry Form By submitting this electronic form, the student agrees to the following contest rules: I have supplied accurate information on this OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM. Contact information will remain confidential and not be used outside the video contest. The video I have submitted does not violate copyright laws and
- [Manage Stormwater](https://watersavingtips.org/act/manage-stormwater/) - Central Coast LIDI can help with stormwater management. Find resources and support for incorporating LID projects that capture, slow, and/or treat stormwater runoff. Find resources, contacts and support at https://centralcoastlidi.org/
- [Find a Water Saving Event Near You](https://watersavingtips.org/act/talks-and-workshops/)
- [Español](https://watersavingtips.org/act/take-the-pledge/espanol/) - ¡Comprométase a ahorrar agua! Al comprometerse a conservar agua indica que usted entiende que el agua es un recurso precioso y que está dispuesto(a) a hacer algo por ello. Comprométase abajo y hecha un vistazo a la cuenta de abajo que le ensenara como los cambios que usted haga ahorrara agua en cantidades significantes. Le
- [California's New Front Yard](https://watersavingtips.org/resources/californias-new-front-yard/) - California’s New Front Yard: Creating a Low-Water Landscape If you are ready to ditch the lawn this booklet can help you imagine a beautiful landscape alternative. With an introduction to landscaping concepts and a list of native, low-water plants you will have the resources you need to dream up your new front yard. The step-by-step instructions will help you dig
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