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Please visit About
BAWSCA for more information on the strategic
challenges facing BAWSCA, the history
of why BAWSCA was formed as a special district, and the profiles
of its Board of Directors and member
agencies.
Click on the links
below to also find information on BAWSCA’s
water conservation programs,
local water recycling projects,
and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Capital
Improvement Program to rebuild the San Francisco regional
water system.
Water
Conservation Programs
BAWSCA and its member
agencies offer a variety of water conservation programs and
rebates aimed at helping residents and businesses save water
and money. For information on the specific water conservation
programs offered by your water agency please click
here.
For more water savings
tips and information on the regional Water Saving Hero conservation
campaign go to www.watersavinghero.com.
 High-Efficiency
Toilet (HET) Rebate Program
Starting July 2009,
you can receive a rebate of up to $150 for replacing your
old, high-volume toilet with a new HET. To ensure that you
qualify for a rebate, please confirm that the toilet you purchase
is on the List
of Qualifying HETs and that you fill out a HET
Rebate Application .
 Washing
Machine Rebate Program
Starting July 2009, you can receive
a rebate of up to $200 for replacing your
old washing machine with a new water- and energy-efficient
machine. This rebate program is offered in coordination with
PG&E. Visit www.waterenergysavings.com
for details.
 Water Wise Gardening
BAWSCA and its member
agencies offer free Landscaping Classes that are designed
to introduce homeowners to the concepts of sustainable landscape
design. Participants learn how to create beautiful, water-efficient
gardens using California Native plants, and acquire information
on soil maintenance and irrigation techniques.
The next class is
entitled Landscaping with California Natives,
and will be held by the City of Millbrae on October 15, 2009.
For more information, call Millbrae (650) 259-2348.
 BAWSCA's
Water-Wise Gardening in the Bay Area is now on-line!
Be inspired by the
Garden Tour. Discover the possibilities in
the Garden Gallery, select your plants by
size, type, sun exposure and much more.
Use the features
of the Urban
Farmer Store seasonal watering index to learn
how to water appropriately for the season.
RECENT NEWS!!!!
The Water
Supply Agreement between the City and County
of San Francisco and Wholesale Customers has been finalized.
Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)
about the new Water Supply Agreement.
The Silicon
Valley Water Conservation Awards recognizes organizations,
agencies, businesses and individuals whose programs and leadership
have advanced water conservation in Silicon Valley (San Mateo
County, Santa Clara County and Alameda County from Hayward
south). Click
here for more information and a list of the 2009 winners
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