Save Our Water - California's Water Conservation Resource

(SACRAMENTO) – Save Our Water, California’s largest statewide water conservation public education program, has joined with Bed Bath & Beyond® to help promote water conservation in California. On Saturday, July 10th, Save Our Water will distribute 1,000 five-minute shower timers* for free at 20 California Bed Bath & Beyond®, stores—20,000 in total—to help encourage Californians to save water by taking shorter showers (*while supplies last).

(SACRAMENTO) – California’s largest statewide water conservation program, Save Our Water, unveiled a new online advertising campaign today. The Web ads are based on the public education program’s summer campaign, Real People, Real Savings, and feature everyday Californians who are saving water inside and outside their homes.

With evidence that people believe that the state is short on water and are willing to save, the state’s water conservation program—Save Our Water—kicked off a new campaign featuring real Californians. The announcement coincided with the release of a new survey which shows that 94% of voters believe that, even with this year’s wet weather, the state needs to conserve water. Conducted on behalf of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), the survey also showed that 86% of people say that they are willing to make significant changes in their household activities to reduce their water use by 20%.

To read Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates’ summary memo on the survey results, please click here.

(SACRAMENTO) – Save Our Water, California’s largest statewide water conservation public education program, today announced its sponsorship of the Flower and Garden Show at the 2010 San Diego County Fair. Fairgoers will have the opportunity to learn about the importance and benefits of saving water when they visit the Flower and Garden Show, where displays will include water-efficient gardens and California-friendly flowers.

Sacramento – Despite average rain and snowfall, water will be in short supply for some areas of the state this year, the Department of Water Resources announced today. Though recent storms allowed the department to slightly increase projected water deliveries for 2010, the state’s top water managers say Californians must use water more efficiently as a normal course of business.

Sacramento – California editions of National Geographic's special issue on water include a four-page insert guide to water conservation sponsored by the Save Our Water program. The April issue of the magazine, titled "Water: Our Thirsty World," is devoted entirely to water and includes a lengthy story on California and its ongoing water supply challenges. This is the first time in more than 20 years that National Geographic has committed an entire issue to one topic.

As the new year gets under way, water officials are calling on Californians to make water conservation a priority in 2010. With the state’s water reserves low after three consecutive drought years and mandatory cuts in deliveries, state and local water managers are urging residents to start the year right with a set of “10 Water-Saving Tips for 2010.”

Sacramento – California embarks on a new water year tomorrow (October 1) with concerns about a fourth consecutive year of drought, serious water shortages and uncertain weather ahead. The 2009-10 water year runs from October 1, 2009 to September 30, 2010.

Californians visiting the 2009 State Fair pledged to save nearly 13 million gallons of water per month at home, according to a tally of pledges taken at the “Save Our Water” exhibit at the fair. The exhibit, a joint effort of the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), drew more than 9,000 visitors over the course of the fair, which ran from Aug. 21 to Sept. 7.