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Santa Rosa A Conservation Success Story

Santa Rosa A Conservation Success Story. Department of Interior Roundtable April 8, 2010 Chris Brown California Urban Water Conservation Council. Cash for Grass. -Pre and/or post inspections -Artificial turf allowed -Gallons per square foot of water savings -Two fulltime employees

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Santa Rosa A Conservation Success Story

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  1. Santa Rosa A Conservation Success Story Department of Interior Roundtable April 8, 2010 Chris Brown California Urban Water Conservation Council

  2. Cash for Grass -Pre and/or post inspections -Artificial turf allowed -Gallons per square foot of water savings -Two fulltime employees -O&M covers staff time -CIP funds cover rebate -Estimated cost per acre foot +/- $800 -Staff must have prior knowledge of low water use plants, irrigation systems, etc. -Best intentions ≠ expected results (good or bad)

  3. Tracking Based on 1st year results

  4. Tracking Based on 1st year results

  5. Evaluating Cash for Grass -Overall Savings: 30% reduction in participating accounts -Actual cost per acre foot = +/- $400 -Board Accountability and additional funding • % Water Savings • Overall • Control vs. Program Participants • Reduction in GPCD • Actual vs. Estimated $ per Acre Foot

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