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Vallecitos Water District - Sustainable Demonstration Garden

00:23 Apr 7 2017 Vallecitos Water District

Description

In a span of approximately six months in 2010, initiated with volunteered design plans from Palomar College Environmental Architecture and Design students and continued with donations from various businesses and assistance from organizations in the community and many District employees, Vallecitos Water District now has a beautiful, sustainable demonstration garden that uses minimal resources as a benefit to all.

Additional Data

Permeable ground - How large is your OFG area? (in sq. ft.):	10,500 sq ft
Water saved - How much have you reduced your water bill? (percent reduction):	Unknown. Probably similar usage, but much more beauty.
Average yearly rainfall (in inches):	10
Runoff prevented - How much runoff is captured, e.g., roof, driveway? (in square feet):	2,500 gallon rainwater harvesting system
Share your plant list:	Plants can be seen at http://www.vwd.org/home/showdocument?id=5714

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