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Proceedings
Author(s):Aston, Darcy; Whitney, Alison
Author Affiliation:Aston: Water Conservation Specialist, Santa Barbara County Water Agency; Whitney: Water Conservation Specialist, City of Santa Barbara
Title:Implementing and maintaining a landscape water efficiency program
Section:5B
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Meeting Info.:Las Vegas, NV: December 12-16, 1993
Source:Proceedings of CONSERV 93: The New Water Agenda. 1993, p. 1563-1570.
Publishing Information:Denver, CO: American Water Works Association
# of Pages:8
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Landscaping; Water conservation; Water use; Perceptions; Education
Abstract/Contents:States that "any element of a water conservation program, to be truly successful, must create fundamental changes in the way people think about water use." Describes the Landscape Water Efficiency Program in Santa Barbara County, California. Details appropriate landscaping for the local area. Discusses the history and evolution of the Landscape Water Efficiency Program, including the Steering Committee development and the level of participation over the years. Details the elements of the Landscape Water Efficieny Program, including the South Coast Landscape Seminar, Plant Tagging Program, public information, slide show, and demonstration gardens. Describes community involvement, including landscape professionals, nurseries, and professional organizations. Discusses publicity schemes and creative funding. Details the future of the Landscape Water Efficiency Program, including sustainable landscaping, insuring continued interest in the Landscape Water Efficiency Program, community reminders, fresh topics, and community participation. Describes impacts of the Landscape Water Efficiency Program, including wholesale and retail nurseries, landscape professionals, irrigation suppliers, and visual assessment of landscape changes.
Language:English
References:0
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Aston, D., and A. Whitney. 1993. Implementing and maintaining a landscape water efficiency program. p. 1563-1570. In Proceedings of CONSERV 93: The New Water Agenda. Las Vegas, NV: December 12-16, 1993. Denver, CO: American Water Works Association.
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