
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 rebate information for the eight local agencies that provide, manage, and/or regulate water service in Santa Cruz County (find your district). It also includes water saving tips and other conservation information from Ecology Action and watersavingtips.org and advertisements from local businesses offering drought-related products and services, making it a handy reference material for residents and visitors alike. Browse these guides here or download the PDFs provided below.

































Downloadable PDFs:
2019 Edition
- Front Cover & Table of Contents
- Overview of Water in Santa Cruz County
- Are My Fixtures Efficient
- Save Your Rain for a Summer Day
- Preventing and Detecting Leaks
- Extending Water Resources with Recycled Water
- Managing Ground Water
- Water Smart Gardening
- Water Saving Rebates Offered by Local Agencies
- 12 High Performing Plants for Monterey Bay
- Monterey Bay Friendly Landscaping
- Improve Your Soil with Sheet Mulching
- Greywater Irrigation
- Prevent Leaks and Save Money
- Growing Tomatoes with Less Water
- Drip Irrigation Aids Conservation
- Business Directory & Back Cover
2015 Edition
- Front Cover & Table of Contents
- State Water Use Restrictions
- Water in Santa Cruz County
- Central Water District
- City of Santa Cruz Water Department
- Watsonville Public Works and Utilities Department Water Division
- Santa Cruz County Water Resources Program
- Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency
- San Lorenzo Valley Water District
- Scotts Valley Water District
- Soquel Creek Water District
- Ecology Action
- WaterSavingTips.org
- Business Directory & Back Cover