There are some great contractors out there.

Jensen Ranked Among the Nation's Top Landscape Companieshttp://bit.ly/3RSaQo

Texas dealing with NO WATER possibilities

DALLAS - Restrictions 'may' preserve drinking water, one city says. To read the rest http://bit.ly/xhvth

Ash borer causing problem for Ash trees across Midwest

8 billion trees in Jeopardy

http://www.twincities.com/ci_12919697

Water Shortage getting "Fishy"

Check out latest news on water supplies.

"Water picture in CA just got wetter; key judge has realized cutting water supplies affects much more than just fish." http://cli.gs/0R8Jm6

No More Water in the OC??

New study shows water supply for Southern California is in serious jeopardy over the next few decades. Check out this link for more info http://sciencedude.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/21/key-oc-water-source-under-threat-but-how-badly/43145/

Removing Passive Turf Areas

So you've taken out your lawn. Now what? 7/18 class at Quail Botanical Gardens in El Cajon covers some options http://tinyurl.com/lwrh62

Monarch to Speak

Monarch has been asked by CACM to create a 30 year reserve study providing real world targets, goals and budgets for Home Owner Associations to put into practice. Matt Davenport will represent Monarch in Oakland, Sacramento, Coachella Valley, LA and Ventura this Fall. 

Drought Timeline

CA Dept. of Water Resources just posted a drought timeline. Chronicles events, impacts in 2007-2009http://tinyurl.com/nb7onh#fb

MWD approves $19 million infusion for water conservation rebates

March 26th left many residents and Home owner associations in limbo. Under the previous guidelines that Metro set forth, dollars were allocated for installing smart timers, mp rotators and other water saving devices. However, on the 26th this program changed dramatically and hundreds of customers without the refund they had budgeted for. Due to the state budget crisis as well and many other issues the money had slowed to halt. 

Check out this article to see where we are in the process MWD approves $19 million infusion for water conservation rebates. Will help save 300k acre-feet over next 20 yrs http://tinyurl.com/le4h5c

Where is the Federal Money Going?

Met, SoCal water leaders thank the feds for stimulus $$ for water programs. http://cli.gs/Mtz2AP