A growing number of local agencies irrigate publicly-owned landscaped areas with smart irrigation technology to save water, energy, staff time and money. Estimates suggest that installing smart irrigation systems (also referred to as “controllers”) can reduce water use by 20 percent. Three California communities, Simi Valley, Santa Clarita and Woodland, use smart irrigation technology and shared their experiences and lessons learned.
San Francisco has approved an ordinance that will reduce water
run-off and increase watershed function by integrating standard
green principles into planning codes for tree planting,
permeability requirements, decorative fencing, and greening the
community.
