Resources

WaterLearn

Students learn through animated episodes about issues relating to nature, urban and agriculture. Teacher lesson plans support web-based learning.

NatureWater

Explore the different ways we share water with nature. Discover a balanced approach to water management, click here to see more.

UrbanWater

Learn how to conserve water in the home and yard.

AgriWater

Find out about the three basic irrigation methods on this idealized farm. Discover how each application method works, when it works best, and what the costs and benefits are, click here to see more.

Precipitation Map

Average Precipitation Grants Map (PDF - 384 KB)

WaterWise Gardens

Throughout the arid west are water efficient gardens that showcase plants that are drought tolerant once established. Six examples in California are: 

• American River Water Education Center at Folsom Dam 
• Contra Costa Water District Water Demonstration Garden 
• San Francisco Water Department's Garden for the Environment 
• Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Demonstration Garden 
• Henry C. Soto Water Conservation Garden (L.A. Arboretum) 
• The Water Conservation Garden