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


Rain Barrels

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

Water-Wise Landscaping Workshop (February 15, 2012)

Join the City of Woodland, Yolo Resource Conservation District, and Yolo County Master Gardeners for a free water-wise landscaping workshop on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.  The event will be held in Banquet Room #3 at the Woodland Community and Senior Center (2001 East Street). Presentations will include selecting water-wise plants and irrigation design and watering. There will be a plant raffle at the end of the workshop.  Pre-registration is not required.  Agenda will be posted soon.

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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 40 people participated in the City of Woodland’s Fix-a-Leak workshop on June 8, 2011.  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, Ryan Leishman from Woodland business Irrigation Supply Company, and certified Green Plumber Todd Fulton from Syntrol Plumbing.

Participants learned how to repair common household leaks, including toilet fill valves, shower stems, angle stops, under-sink pea traps, and leaky gate valves.  They also learned how to repair hose bib leaks, spinklers, and irrigation system valves.  Participants received toilet leak detection dye tablets, replacement toilet flappers, and a copy of the DVD “Detecting and Silencing Leaks.”

Workshop Agenda 

Landscaping for Water Conservation Workshop

About 60 people participated in the Landscaping for Water Conservation workshop on April 6, 2011. 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), Alternatives to Traditional Turf (Cornflower Farms), Selecting Water-Wise Plants (Yolo County Master Gardeners), and Irrigation Design & Watering with the Weather (Yolo County RCD).

Participants learned about techniques for removing and replacing lawns, 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.

• Master Gardeners link to Gardening Handouts 
• Watering Your Lawn Irrigation Guide