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Water is a precious resource, especially in our drought prone region. Find water and money saving tips as well as ways to keep water clean so it's drinkable, swimable, and livable for people and wildlife. Also find grant and job opportunities!
Click each link below to access Water Conservation and Protection resources.
Access water conservation tips and rebate programs from East Bay Municipal Utility District
Apply for a Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Grant for creative environmental projects by youth
Audit and learn about your home water use and ways to save (available also in Spanish)
Detain the rain with rain barrels and other rainwater capture systems
Learn safe and healthy gardening tips from Alameda County Clean Water Program
Learn water sense tips from the US EPA
Make non-toxic pest control sprays with household ingredients for indoor plants
Measure home water use with the Pacific Institute's free water and energy calculator
Practice water safe home maintenance tips from the Alameda County Clean Water Program
Reduce use of throw-away single use items - and committ to reusables
Replace water-thirsty lawns with drought-tolerant and native vegetation