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On September 23, Riverside County?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s efforts to address the region?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s water shortage were recognized by the state American Planning Association at its conference in Hollywood, California. The county?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s new water conservation landscaping ordinance received the organization?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?s award for Outstanding Best Practices.
With an eye toward conservation and spurred by a looming state crisis, Riverside County developed a plan to reduce water consumption by 20 percent while preserving the natural desert landscape.
?EUR??,,????'?????<?We?EUR??,,????'?????<???EUR?ve come up with a model that reduces water use without sacrificing landscape aesthetics,?EUR??,,????'?????<? said Supervisor Marion Ashley, who has served as a board member for local water agencies and has been recognized for his leadership in water conservation.
?EUR??,,????'?????<?We are proud of this recognition and hope that it encourages others throughout the state to address this issue.?EUR??,,????'?????<?
The Board of Supervisors implemented the ordinance in April, long before a county-imposed 2010 deadline to implement water-use guidelines. The ordinance is supplemented by a landscaping guide that details for developers the new irrigation requirements and allowed plants.
Homeowners interested in using water-efficient landscaping guidelines or who would like more information on water-wise rebates, should visit www.bewaterwise.com.
Source: www.mydesert.com
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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