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Roughly half of the water consumed in urban communities in Santa Barbara is used to irrigate residential and commercial landscapes, parks and golf courses. The Water Agency, in cooperation with local water purveyors, provides information, training and demonstrations of sustainable landscaping practices including water efficient landscape design and maintenance strategies. A major component of this effort is the promotion of appropriate, low water using plant species (natives and others that thrive in Mediterranean climates). The climate of Santa Barbara County is perfect for low-water-using landscapes that are lush, attractive, and easy to maintain. The Water Agency, in conjunction with local water purveyors and environmental groups have developed a number of methods to promote sustainable landscaping in Santa Barbara County: * Local
Demonstration Gardens Sustainable landscaping practices result in landscapes that are an integral part of the local environment. Vist www.sbwater.org
for more information. Last updated: June 5, 2006 |
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