5.11.12- Video Highlights From the Drip Irrigation WorkshopSee what you missed if you didn't make it to the Drip Irrigation Workshop held on Saturday, April 14. Customers learned more efficient ways to water with drip irrigation, how to update existing irrigation systems and how some irrigation upgrades even qualify for a rebate! Guest speaker Cheryl Buckwalter, with Landscape Liaisons, spoke about landscape design and the importance of putting the right plant in the right place in your landscape. Be sure to join us at our next event, How to Landscape Day, on Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5.10.12- "Ask a Green Gardener Day", Saturday May 19Want to create a beautiful, sustainable landscape? Get Help at "Ask a Green Gardener Day" on Saturday, May 19. To Celebrate Water Awareness Month, San Juan Water District and the Regional Water Authority are partnering with nurseries throughout the Sacramento region to host "Ask a Green Gardener Day." During this free event, visitors will have the opportunity to meet qualified Green Gardeners and ask questions about creating and maintaining landscapes that use resources--like water--efficiently and fewer chemicals for a healthier environment. Guests will also be treated to a display of beautiful, low-water use plants and Arboretum All Stars that look great and grow well in our climate with little or no water. Check out the full event schedule and participating nurseries here. 5.2.12- Board Meeting TonightDon't miss tonight's board meeting at 7 p.m. 9935 Auburn Folsom Road. Check out what topics are on the agenda. 4.25.12- Board Meeting TonightCheck out the agenda for tonight's Board meeting at 7 p.m. at 9935 Auburn Folsom Road. 4.23.12- Free Pond Workshop This SaturdayDon't forget to check out our free Pond Workshop this Saturday, April 28 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Join San Juan and pond experts to learn how to design, manage and maintain water-efficient ponds of all sizes! Check out the full event schedule here. 4.18.12- San Juan Suing Fair Oaks Water District for PaymentSan Juan Water District filed a lawsuit on April 13 demanding Fair Oaks Water District honor its legal obligation and pay its fair share of the costs to rehabilitate the Fair Oaks 40 Pipeline, which is owned and operated by San Juan but used in part by FOWD. The pipeline is over 50 years old and is in critical need of repair. Please click here for a letter to customers from San Juan Water District General Manager Shauna Lorance. 4.11.12- Board Meeting TonightDon't miss our Board meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Check out what topics are on the agenda. We hope to see you there! 4.9.12- Blue Thumb Night at the Sacramento Kings GameJoin us at the April 18 Sacramento Kings game. Take the Blue Thumb Pledge and be Entered to Win a Signed Kings Jersey! Take the Blue Thumb pledge to use water efficiently outdoors and earn great prizes at the Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Sacramento Kings game vs. San Antonio. One lucky fan who takes the pledge at the game will win an autographed Sacramento Kings jersey, compliments of the Regional Water Authority, San Juan Water District and other local water providers. Learn more about the Kings jersey give-away and take the Blue Thumb pledge online at BeWaterSmart.info. 4.2.12- April Events at San JuanDespite the late winter weather we've been experiencing, Spring is upon us and it's time to gear up for summer! Check out our free upcoming events in April, which will be held at our District office at 9935 Auburn Folsom Road:
Drip Irrigation Workshop - Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon – Learn a more efficient way to water with drip irrigation or update your existing irrigation system. You may find your irrigation upgrades even qualify for a rebate! At 11:00, guest speaker, Cheryl Buckwalter, with Landscape Liaisons, will talk about landscape design and the importance of putting the right plant in the right place in your landscape. Pond Workshop - Saturday, April 28 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Join San Juan and pond experts to learn how to design, manage and maintain water-efficient ponds of all sizes! |
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