Water Conservation
Bay Friendly Garden Tour:
Save the date! The 9th annual Bay-Friendly Garden Tour will be held on May 6, 2012 in the City of Napa and the Milliken-Sarco-Tulocay area of Napa County. For additional information, please visit the Bay-Friendly Landscaping and Gardening Coalition.
Past Water Conservation Events:
From Rootstock to Bottle: Conserving Water throughout the Wine Making Process
December 1, 2011, Yountville Community Hall
A free public workshop was held on December 1, 2011, designed for vineyard and winery staff and sponsored by the County of Napa, in collaboration with other groups. Topics that were covered included groundwater hydrology, water conservation in the vineyard and the winery, the vineyard Conditional Waiver & TMDL, and the changing climate.
Advanced Tools for Efficient Irrigation - Dr. Mark Greenspan
Rootstocks for a Dry Climate - Dr Andy Walker
Vineyard Conditional Waiver Update - Sandi Potter
Water Conservation and Reuse of of Winery Water at UC Davis LEED Winery - Dr. Anita Oberholster
Saving Water, Saving Energy - Bill Bennett
Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops
Each year the City of Napa presents FREE Water-Wise Landscaping Workshops in cooperation with UC Master Gardeners, the California Native Plant Society Napa Valley Chapter, and local professionals. Each workshop featured expert presenters, free water-saving tools, literature, and door prizes. Living in a drought-prone state, all Californians are urged to minimize their water use. Outdoor conservation is still the key to our water future. Workshops included Smart Drip Irrigation, Soils, Mulches and More and Perfect Plant Picks.
Water Wise Landscaping
Selecting appropriate plants, mulching, and frequently adjusting irrigation to match the weather are just a few of the actions you can take to save water in your landscape. Learn more about Water-Wise Gardening in the Napa Valley.
Links
City of Napa Water Conservation
California Urban Water Conservation Council
UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners
California Native Plant Society
In September 2009, the Napa County Board of Supervisors authorized County staff to begin outreach on a water conservation program in the unincorporated county, specifically targeting the Milliken-Sarco-Tulocay (MST) area. County staff, with input from the agricultural community, the Napa County Resource Conservation District, and the California Department of Fish and Game have come up with some opportunities to help residents, growers, and winery owners alike conserve water.