For the latest information regarding California's current drought conditions please visit the following websites:

Regional Water Authority - Gray Water Information Page - Interested in repurposing water from your clothes washer to your landscape plants?  The Regional Water Authority has information to help guide you through your decision on whether or not a gray water (drainage water from your clothes washer, showers, bath tube, and sinks) system is right for your home.    

Please note that if you decide to move forward with the installation of a gray water system you may be required, in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 17 and Sacramento Suburban Water District's Regulation No. 14, to install and maintain the appropriate backflow prevention assembly (at you own expense) on your water service to prevent unwanted backflow contamination.

Regional Water Authority, Be Water Smart Website - For information regarding the most current Sacramento Region water conservation program and incentives.

California State Water Resources Control Board  - For information regarding the State of California's current drought legislation.  

U.S. Drought Monitor - For information Regarding current U.S. drought conditions.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - For information regarding current U.S. and California weather patterns and data including rain patters and snow pack totals.

Save Our Water - For information regarding the State of California's water conservation information.

Association of California Water Agencies - For information regarding other California water agency's.

ReScape Qualified Professional - Looking for a landscape contractor who specializes in water efficiency?  ReScape California maintains a list of contractors and landscape designers who have taking classes specific to water efficient landscaping.  These qualified water efficient landscapers can help you start from scratch to assist you in transitioning your yard into a beautiful water efficient landscape.

USGS - Water Cycle - Water is a unique resource, and without it life cannot exist.  Understanding the water cycle is important to understanding the importance water plays in our everyday life.  The earth may be 70% water, but mother nature doesn't always share it most precious resource.  The U.S. Geological Survey provides a general understanding of the water cycle and how important the cycle is to people.