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Coachella Valley residents use about 70 to 80 percent of their water outside the home. By replacing your grass lawn with water-efficient plants and rocks, you can save a significant amount of water and reduce your monthly water bill. For a complete guide to water-efficient landscaping, read the Coachella Valley Water District's book Lush And Efficient Gardening in the Coachella Valley.
Lush & Efficient
Landscape Gardening in the Coachella Valley
Lush & Efficient 
is a guide to water-efficient landscaping. You can view the entire web friendly book online or download the pdf version (16mb). If you would like to order a print copy of Lush & Efficient download the following order form. 
Seminars and Workshops
Water Wise Landscape Workshop for Home GardenersWater Management for Landscape Professionals
Rebates & Discounts
Homeowners, businesses and homeowner associations may be eligible for CVWD’s Water Wise Landscape Rebates & Discounts if they install smart irrigation controllers, replace front lawns with desert landscaping or replace inefficient spray nozzles.
Conservation Links
Desert Transitions - Video guide to desert landscapingCoachella Valley Plant List - From the new edition of Lush & Efficient
Desert Photo Plant List - Courtesy of Mountain States Wholesale Nursery
Complete WUCOLS irrigation and plant guide
Every drop counts
Did you know that leaks in your home can waste 11,000 gallons of water every year? Learn more at the WaterSense program's Fix a Leak Week web site.
New Statewide Water Conservation Program Launched
Coachella Valley Water District is participating in the program to educate Californians about the state’s ongoing water supply challenges and promote conservation through public service announcements, educational outreach, and a comprehensive Web site.
Weekly
Watering Index
81%
of peak summer use
updated 08/30/10
The Watering Index
Residents, gardeners and landscape maintenance professionals can easily use the Watering Index to make sure the plants they care for are getting the right amount of water. For more details on actual water times click here.
Residents, gardeners and landscape maintenance professionals can easily use the Watering Index to make sure the plants they care for are getting the right amount of water. For more details on actual water times click here.
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