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Do the Sprinkler!

There's a new craze that's sweeping the region. People everywhere are "doing the sprinkler"-- they're tuning up their sprinklers, checking them every month for problems and making repairs within 48 hours. You can do the sprinkler, too. Learn how

Take the Blue Thumb Pledge

Take the pledge to tune up, check and repair your sprinklers and earn great prizes. Plus, you're one step closer to having a healthy and beautiful landscape that doesn't waste water!

Thumbs Up Water Spots Winners!

Brenton Lee and Alex Didier from Whitney High School in Rocklin won the "Judge's Choice" first place award, while Brenden Smith from Center High School in Antelope took home the "People's Choice" award for receiving the most online votes. Check out their videos on our YouTube channel.

Water-Wise Gardening: In the Gold Country Region.

Create your wish list of low water-use plants! This comprehensive database includes 1,800 plants classified by plant type, botanical name, common name and water use. It includes garden tours for design ideas, a garden gallery to search for water efficient plants that meet your needs, water conservation tips, and much more. Learn more »

Find Rebates

Many local water providers offer rebates to replace older fixtures and appliances, such as toilets and clothes washers, with high-efficiency models; along with Smart Irrigation Controllers for your landscape.
Find Rebates for Residents »
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Find Your Water Provider

Want to contact your water provider about great rebates and programs?
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Show Us YOUR Sprinkler!

How do you celebrate a finely tuned sprinkler system? By doing the Sprinkler Dance! Check out the fun, new video showcasing residents who pledged to tune up and then got down. Then visit the Thumbs Up Gallery to see all the other Blue Thumbers celebrating their efficient sprinklers at recent community events.

Announcements

May 7, 2013
High School Videos Showcase Creativity, Humor - 2013 Water Spots Winners Announced - pdf

May 2, 2013
Final Snow Survey Shows Dry Conditions - Water Providers Urge Residents to Check Sprinklers for Problems and Quickly Make Repairs - pdf

March 8,2013
Kings Team up with the Regional Water Authority to Promote Water Conservation and Efficient Household Irrigation - pdf

Find a Qualified Green Gardener

Green Gardener training combines cutting-edge technology with ecologically sound landscape maintenance practices. The qualified Green Gardener conscientiously adheres to the River-Friendly Landscape Guidelines and will have successfully completed 10 weeks of intensive training.