[Sdpg] water happenings in your neighborhood

[Brook Sarson]

Hey San Diego!

So much exciting news on the rainwater/greywater front!  It seems we  
are gaining more awareness in the public sector!  We have tons of  
upcoming workshops across the board and across the county.  Look out  
for one near you!

GREYWATER:
In this recent article, you can see that City Council is taking note  
of the importance of greywater as a solution to long term water supply  
issues.  In doing so they are seeking to eliminate permitting  
requirements for small greywater systems, meaning single-family home  
shower systems.  They are also seeking to increase public awareness  
and education along with sourcing rebates.  Tell your councilmemeber  
you support these moves to strengthen our local water supply by  
reducing the need for imported water.
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/mar/02/graywater-San-Diego-water-conservation/

If you want to learn more about what greywater is about, how to  
implement it in your own home, and how cost effective it can be, come  
to one of our upcoming greywater installation workshops:
http://sdsustainable.org/event/laundry-to-landscape-greywater/
March 16th in Serra Mesa
March 24th in Encinitas
And learn more about what difference each house can make by learning  
more about the Great Greywater Challenge!  If you already have a  
system, add it to the map!
http://sdsustainable.org/services-and-programs/the-great-greywater-challenge/

Check out the Olive Branch Green Building Supply as your local  
resource for greywater kits, info, and Oasis Soap.  They are open  
Fridays and Saturdays.
http://www.olivebranchgbs.com/

RAINWATER

> I'm super excited about the new rebate upgrades to $1/gallon.  That  
> means customers can get a free 500 gallon tank, since they cost just  
> under $400!  If every single family home(290,608) in City of SD put  
> in at least 500 gallon tanks, that would be 14,5304,000 gallons of  
> local water!

http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/residentialoutdoor/resrainwaterharvesting.shtml
>
Come to our upcoming Rainwater Tank Installation Workshop, April 13th  
in Clairemont Mesa to learn where to get the tank and all the parts,  
and how to install it yourself.

http://sdsustainable.org/event/installing-a-rainwater-harvesting-tank-101/

There's also an all day workshop in Fallbrook on March 30th to help  
you understand how Earthworks can be applied in your landscape to  
eliminate erosion or pooling without expensive landscaping  
alternatives like drain installation.
http://sdsustainable.org/event/rainwater-harvesting-earthworks/

If you want to start small, Check out an Rain Barrel Making workshop  
being held at Organic Hammer in Encinitas, April 27th
http://organichammer.com/workshops

SOUTH BAY

Water Harvesting Garden Tour, April 6th 4-6.  This is going to be at  
the home of a water harvester who has 2 x 1500 gallon rainwater tanks  
that fill up early each rainy season and water a veggie garden and  
fruit orchard as well as a laundry to landscape system.  We will have  
wine and cheese and I and other local experts will be onhand to  
discuss the intricacies of the system as well as answer any questions  
you might have.  Look for the announcement soon from sdsustainable.org

PERMACULTURE

If you are interested in Permaculture or want to learn more about  
sustainable agriculture, gardening, community building, join the  
upcoming Permaculture Design Class starting in April.  I don't know  
anyone who wasn't transformed by the experience!
http://sdsustainable.org/event/permaculture-design-course-spring-2013/

LOCAL RESOURCES

sdsustainable.org is a great place to start looking for information  
and resources on sustainability across the board
City College Sustainable Agriculture Certificate Program is an amazing  
opportunity for San Diegans to learn more about growing food: http://www.sdcity.edu/Agriculture
Organic Hammer (http://organichammer.com/) in Encinitas is a great  
place to take amazing classes on Urban Homesteading as well as a  
resource to get good and materials for every day sustainability.

ORANGE COUNTY

There are some really amazing things happening just north of us in  
Orange County.  It's only an hour or so away if you can escape for the  
weekend.
Check out the Ecology Center for great sustainability workshop and  
resources.  http://www.theecologycenter.org/about  It's on the site of  
South Coast Farms which is a beautiful organic farm.  I'll be doing a  
greywater installation workshop there on March 16th
Transition Laguna http://www.transitionlaguna.org/ is having a  
greywater workshop on March 16th also
Earthroots Field School is a fantastic resource for educators and  
parents alike who want to connect children with nature.  The upcoming  
Wilderness Awareness Workshops on March 17th are one of kind for  
Southern California.  I hope to see you there!  Bring your kids!  http://earthrootsfieldschool.org/classes/wilderness-awareness-workshops/

Please remember I offer consultations if you are interested in getting  
a better understanding of your onsite water resources and strategies  
that can help you reduce your water consumption and increase your  
productivity.  I focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and  
sustainability on an individual level with an eye to where we all fit  
in as individuals to our greater community!  Be part of the solution!
> Brook Sarson
> H2OME
> Smart Water Savings
> 619.964.4838
> brook at h2o-me.com




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