Sept. 10 Council Meeting Postponed.
The September 10, 2014 evening meeting of the Watershed Council has been postponed. Please bear with me as I work to wrap up the final sections of the watershed management plan. I will send out an announcement once a new meeting date has been set.
A Great 15 Second Water Conservation Video
Sometimes you just need someone to show you how.
Check out the latest featured conservation video on our Save More Water website.
Aug. 30 Ocean Friendly Gardens Lawn Patrol/Neighborhood Walk
The Ventura County Surfrider Ocean Friendly Gardens team will lead a tour in Ventura tomorrow, August 30, 2014 starting at 9:00 am to look for Ocean Friendly Garden design ideas such as how to retain rainwater in the landscape.
Meet at 491 S. Dos Caminos Ave., Ventura, CA
To sign up, send an email to: vcsrf.oceanfriendlygardens@gmail.com
More info at www.facebook.com/VC.Surfrider.Ocean.Friendly.Gardens
Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Are in Effect
The Casitas Municipal Water District (CMWD) has established restrictions on urban outdoor water use in their service area. For example, outdoor irrigation is prohibited between 10 am and 6 pm and hose nozzles with shut-offs are required when cleaning vehicles or watering landscapes. See their flier for more information as well as instructions for reporting waste. Violators are subject to fines.
The City of Ventura (Ventura Water) is now actively enforcing their existing Water Conservation Ordinance which focuses largely on prohibiting wasteful outdoor water use. Information on their ordinance and reporting waste can be found at www.cityofventura.net/water/waste.
Meiners Oaks Water District recently passed a drought resolution that prohibits wasteful outdoor water use, requires prompt repair of leaks, and outlines other restrictions. Here is their drought resolution and information on fines.
The Ventura River Water District also recently adopted a Water Waste Ordinance prohibiting wasteful outdoor water use, including fines for violations.
These actions by local water suppliers are in response to the drought and a recent statewide mandate to reduce outdoor urban water use or face fines. A State resolution (No. 2014-0038), which went into effect August 1, 2014, declared certain types of water waste a criminal infraction in California.
Sept. 6 Emergency Preparedness Fair
Assemblymember Das Williams & City of Ventura invite you to attend an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street, Upper Parking Lot, Ventura.
Learn skills and vital information through free workshops and discuss legislative ideas that can help protect you and your family. Get free educational materials, trainings, and giveaways, and learn how to get involved in community safety efforts, experts will share information on how to prepare your family, pets, and workplace in case of natural disaster or emergency situation.
San Antonio Creek Spreading Grounds Rehabilitation Project Presentation
For those of you who missed the July Watershed Council meeting, here is the presentation provided by Elizabeth Martinez of Ventura County Watershed Protection District on the recently completed San Antonio Creek Spreading Grounds Rehabilitation Project.
The project is designed to divert some of the high flows of San Antonio Creek for enhanced recharge of the Ojai Valley Groundwater Basin. Lets hope we get to put it to work soon!