Green Teams

Here are the web references for the water chapter of the Green Teams. These links are layed out in the same order as in the water chapter and include most if not all the URLs mentioned in the workbook, plus many additional links . Please let me know if you find any other useful or broken links as we are always looking to provide good up to date information. Please send links or comments to David Coale at

Last update 8-29-05.

Water

Green Step 1: The Water Audit

For those of you that are into the numbers, here is an excel spreadsheet to help you with the water audit. Remember, no cheating. Fill out the before sheet before you take any water actions. This will also give you the best before and after numbers.

Green Step 2: Fix your Faucets and Shower Heads

Listed below are water districts and utilities for the counties around the Bay Area. Each site has conservation tips, rebate programs, and water quality information.

Marin Municipal Water District There is lots of good information here under the conservation link as well as general info about water and rebate programs in Marin. If you are in North Marin (Navato) see North Marin Water District.

San Francisco Water This site has everything you want to know about water in San Francisco, from beginning to end and everything in between, conservation, rebates, where the water comes from and where it goes.

Alameda County Water District Lots of good information on water conservation, landscaping and drought tolerant gardens and rebate programs and more.

Contra Costa Water District Lots of good information on water conservation, landscaping and drought tolerant gardens and rebate programs and more.

East Bay Municipal Utility District Lots of good information on water conservation, landscaping and drought tolerant gardens and rebate programs and more.

Santa Clara Valley Water District Info on water conservation, landscaping and drought tolerant gardens and rebate programs and more.

Below are additional water links that cover water quality, water conservation and watersheds around the Bay Area.

Save the Bay the Bay Area¹s oldest and largest membership organization working exclusively to protect and restore San Francisco Bay and its watershed.

SF Bay keepers The mission of Baykeeper is to protect and enhance the water quality of the San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary and its tributaries for the benefit of its ecosystems and human communities.

The Bay Institute Our Mission: To protect and restore the ecosystems of San Francisco Bay,  the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and the rivers, streams, and watersheds tributary to the Estuary.

California Urban Water Conservation Council CUWCC was created to increase efficient water use state wide through partnerships among urban water agencies, public interest organizations, and private entities.

The San Francisquito Watershed Council The Watershed Council works on hands-on restoration, native plant nersery, fish passage removel, citizen Streamkeeper program, monitoring and creek assesment watershed education and more.

Santa Clara County Watersheds Find out more about the watershed you live in and how to get involed.

American Water Works Association The AWWA is an international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.

Water Quality Information Center The WQIC is an electronic portal to information about water and agriculture.

Green Step 3: Retrofit the Toilet

Check the links above on water districts to see if your water district has water displacement kits or toilet rebate programs in your area.

Green Step 4: Check Your Water Habits

Rocky Mountain Institute Water information for the home.

H2ouse Take the tour to investigate your water saving opportunities in each area of your home.

Green Step 5: Practice Good Housekeeping

Check steps 2 and 4 above for Good Housekeeping tips and information.

Green Step 7: Buy Water-Efficient Goods.

Water Science from the USGS How much water does it take to produce a Hamburger? This site has a fun quiz on how much water is used to produce common food items.

Green Step 8: Garden Wisely.

California Native Plant Society Lots of good information on native plants that don't take much additional water.

Common Ground Organic Garden Supply Lots of good information on native plants, organic vegetables, seeds, classes and more.

Yerba Buena Nursery Specializing in over 600 native plants and ferns.

Friends of the Urban Forest offered financial, technical, and practical assistance to individuals and neighborhood groups who want to plant and care for trees in San Francisco.

Canopy Trees for Palo Alto Lots of good information about trees to plant in urban areas and trees in Palo Alto.

Web Resources: Waste Chemicals Energy Transport Water Community

Green Team Home Page - Forming a GreenTeam - Green Products

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