Go Green! Receive Offshoot via Email
If you would like to receive an email with a link to the Offshoot online each month instead of a hard copy, email your request to Jerrie Beard or (800) 605-1701.
CLCA SD Promotes Smart Irrigation on Local TV
CLCA San Diego chapter member and past chapter president Craig Mohns of Benchmark Landscape recently appeared on San Diego's Channel 6 with Mayda Portillo from the San Diego County Water Authority to promote the use of Smart Irrigation products and waterwise plant material in the landscape. Click here to view the segment.
City of San Diego Declares Level 2 Drought Alert
RESTRICTIONS ON WATER USE WILL AFFECT ALL SAN DIEGO CITY CUSTOMERS
The mandatory water use restrictions included with the Level 2 Drought Alert Condition will affect all City Water Department customers. Under Level 2, all voluntary conservation practices currently recommended by the City become mandatory. In addition to a host of specific requirements spelled out in the Emergency Water Regulations, Water Department customers will be required to:
- Water lawns and landscape only before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
- Water only three times a week from June through October.
- Know their watering days:
- Homes with odd-numbered addresses can water: Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
- Homes with even-numbered addresses can water: Saturday, Monday & Wednesday
- Apartments, Condos and Businesses can water: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- Standard lawn sprinklers can water: Only 10 minutes.
- When taking their car to a car wash, use only those that recycle their water.
- Wash their cars at home before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. only, and use a bucket and a hose with a shut-off nozzle.
For more information, click here.
CLCA Supporter of Stop Hidden Taxes
CLCA recently agreed to be listed as a supporter of Stop Hidden Taxes, a coalition formed to qualify and support Initiative 09-0093. This proposed ballot measure would stop the state Legislature from imposing hidden taxes on Californians and would be in opposition to Initiative 09-0057, which would reduce the vote threshold for passing the state budget from two-thirds to a simple majority vote.
The use of "fees" to raise funds to support government programs has been an issue for businesses for many years. In fact, fees have grown faster than taxes over the past 10 years. A big reason for this growth is that fees can be passed with a 50 percent vote of the Legislature instead of the two-thirds vote required to raise taxes. Under Initiative 09-0093, lawmakers would have to get a two-thirds vote to pass "fees."
To find some information on the coalition, click here
July 14: San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Meeting
The San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, July 14, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Water Board's office at 9174 Sky Park Ct. in San Diego. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the following action item:
Tentative Resolution No. R9-2010-0066, A Resolution Approving the Hydromodification Management Plan for the County of San Diego, the Incorporated Cities of San Diego County, the San Diego Unified Port District, and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
Any proposed changes to the Tentative Resolution must be made by the close of business on June 25. Contact Christina Arias, (858) 627-3939.
July 21-24: CLCA SFX
?Silicon Valley welcomes the CLCA for its Summer Family Extravaganza (SFX) at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, July 21-24. The event will be loaded with networking events, educational seminars, and family fun as well as keynote speaker Doug Carter. For more information, click here.
August 12: Chatper Board Meeting
The
next chapter meeting will be held on Thursday, August 12, at 8:30 a.m. at Scripps Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake
Drive. All members are welcome.
 SDCWA
20 Gallon Challenge
Do
your part to help our region save water. Take the 20 Gallon Challenge
and save 20 gallons of water per day per person. For more information
on ways you can save,
click
here.
CLCA
Water Management Certification Program
CLCA
is now offering a Water Mangement Certification. Visit the state
website for more information and test dates.
Become
a Qualified Landscape Irrigation Technician. This local, low cost
training is essential for today's landscape professional. For
more information and a registration form, click
here.
San Diego Chapter Public Relations Committee
Website Development Programs
The
San Diego chapter Public Relations Committee recently unveiled
two new programs utilizing the chapter's web site to promote the
CLCA and its member firms.
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