- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
Published on: April 5, 2021
The Marin Municipal Water District has saved nearly 30 million gallons of water since it initiated a partnership with UC Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener program in Marin to teach residents how to conserve water.
The program, Garden Walks, was established in 2008 to help Marin conserve water in a district with limited supply. MMWD purchases about 75% of its water from reservoirs on Mt. Tamalpais and in west Marin, and the rest from Sonoma County's Russian River water system.
Garden Walks provides personalized information and advice to water district customers focused on improving their irrigation practices to conserve water. The part-time coordinator sets up about 150 appointments a year for UC Master Gardener...
Public Value:
UCANR: Protecting California's natural resources
Tags: #partneringforCA (4), landscape (7), UC Master Gardener Program (6), Watershed Protection and Management (1)
Focus Area Tags: Yard & Garden
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