The U.S. Drought Monitor released updated ratings for California’s drought today, showing improvements to the state’s classifications of “extreme” and “exceptional drought” but the state’s classification for “severe drought” remains steady at 94%. The U.S. Drought Monitor also reported that reservoirs statewide remain well below normal and the state’s snowpack also is far below normal […]
After five years of preparation and significant input from stakeholders, the California Department of Water Resources today released its updated California Water Plan which places significant emphasis on integrated regional water management and multi-agency collaboration. The voluminous document – dubbed Update 2013 due to its original expected date of completion – outlines the goals state […]
As the drought continues, California’s reservoir levels have dropped dramatically, especially in the state’s major reservoirs which currently sit at 43% of historical averages. While comparisons to the 1976 water year have been made, Department of Water Resources Chief Hydrologist Maury Roos says statewide conditions are more similar to those of the 1992 water year. […]
DWR, UC Davis, Tree Foundation Encourage Homeowners to Prepare Trees for Dry Winter California’s drought is having a visible impact on lawns throughout the state as homeowners reduce their outdoor watering. Lawns can be brought back to life relatively quickly, but once a tree dies, its loss is irreversible. As the amount of sunlight falling […]
WBA staff member, Cheryl Buckwalter, was one of the distinguished honorees this year for the Mark Dubois award – Friends of the River. Congratulations Cheryl! “Our second honoree is a true leader in landscape water conservation, a sector that accounts for more than half of total urban water use. Cheryl Buckwalter has dedicated herself personally […]
California’s water year 2014 – which ended Sept. 30 – will go down as one of the driest years in the state’s recorded history, resulting in a dismally low 5% of water deliveries from the State Water Project and thousands of acres of cropland idled, according to newly released figures from the California Department of […]
California is drying up. “This is a big deal,” California Governor Jerry Brown said at a ceremony Tuesday as he signed into law a trio of bills regulating, for the first time, the state’s groundwater use. As of Thursday, almost 60 percent of the state is facing “exceptional drought,” the most severe level of dryness measured […]
As the drought continues in California, more and more people are looking to reduce their turf in favor of California-friendly plants. For the latest turf-replacement information, please visit: http://www.acwa.com/content/water-supply-challenges/turf-rebate-programs-see-surge-interest
Due to the severe continuing drought in California, on July 15, 2015, the State Water Resources Control Board approved emergency regulations to ensure water agencies and their customers conserve outdoor water use or face possible fines. Almost 60% of water use is for outdoor landscaping, mostly turf. Californians will be expected to stop washing down […]
April 30, 2014 Be Fire Smart! High winds and hot, dry weather = fire threat Southern California is experiencing extremely hot, dry weather, compounded by powerful Santa Ana winds, gusting up to 75 mph in some areas, prompting red flag warnings. Temperatures in some areas could reach 100°. The prolonged drought has made the threat of […]
Golf Course Assessments for the Price of $4950November 12, 2020 - 5:19 amWilliam Baker & Associates LLC is offering golf course assessments for the price of a fertilizer application for a limited time only. This includes a comprehensive review and detailed report of all agronomic and operational activities related to golf course management. Categories of inspection include staffing levels, training, operational efficiency, course conditioning, budget comparisons and value received, licensing and regulatory compliance, record keeping and reporting, […]
Attraction of roses has long pedigreeNovember 6, 2020 - 8:57 pmThis is the third and final article in a series on roses. The first article reviewed the groups of commercial roses that are available today and the major characteristics of each group. The second article covered site selection, bed preparation, planting procedures, as well as good cultural practices for growing roses. This article addresses the […]
Growing roses can bring satisfaction to homeownersOctober 8, 2020 - 9:57 pmFor the homeowner who enjoys gardening, an immense amount of satisfaction can come from growing roses. Regardless of individual preferences, roses offer something for everyone. They can be found in every color, shape and size imaginable. Roses can be used in landscape designs ranging from casual to extremely formal. Enjoyment of roses does not end […]
Roses Can Be Versatile And BeautifulAugust 13, 2020 - 2:00 amRoses add a touch of elegance to the home garden or landscape. Roses are very versatile and there is a tremendous selection from which to choose. They can be used for almost all landscape purposes, with the exception of providing shade. In fact, a rose exists for practically every landscape design feature that requires the […]
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