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Water Board Issues $15,000 Rebate Check to Cash for Grass Program Participant


admin August 28, 2014

PALMDALE, CA – Water thirsty California is getting some help from a conservation minded resident of Palmdale. Since 2011, the Palmdale Water District’s Cash for Grass program has provided monetary incentives to qualifying homeowners to remove their lawns in exchange for landscaping with drought tolerant vegetation. The District has doled out $48,593.50 to program participants so far this year.

“We receive several program applications every week,” said Linda Trevino, Water Conservation Aide. “Each application is unique to the property and gives the owners flexibility to make large or small changes to their landscape.”

With nearly 82% of the state in Extreme Drought, no measurable rain forecasted, little accumulated snowpack in the Sierra Nevada’s, and reservoir levels running low, local water agencies have needed to become creative in promoting and initiating conservation efforts to save water.

“Like many homeowners, we took pride in having a lush green lawn and used however much water needed to keep it that way,” said Phyllis Gonda of Palmdale. “But after seeing how others have been struggling to have enough water to just get by, we decided it was time to do our part.”

The program offers up to $2.00 in rebate money per square foot of grass removed. Applicants are required to attend one free workshop sponsored by the District on hardscape design or view a free online course. A District employee will come to the property to inspect and measure the area to be converted to determine the amount of the program rebate.

“It was hard for us to get rid of our yard. I was emotionally attached to it and enjoyed watering the lawn,” said Gonda. “After going through the process, seeing my water bill cut more than half, and knowing that the water I would be using will be used by someone else who needs it more, made all of the work and effort worth it.”

“This is the largest rebate check the District has ever given to a Cash for Grass partner,” said Kathy Mac Laren, President of the Palmdale Water District Board of Directors. “We couldn’t be happier working with and recognizing all of the program partners for their collective efforts to conserve water and bring desert landscape back to our neighborhoods.”

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PWD Electrician Anthony Mejia joined PWD in January after several years at IBEW Local 11. He brings valuable experience to our District. Welcome to Team PWD, Anthony!
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PWD electricista Anthony Mejía se unió a PWD en enero después de varios años en IBEW Local 11. Él trae una valiosa experiencia a nuestro Distrito. Aporta una valiosa experiencia a nuestro Distrito. ¡Bienvenido al equipo PWD, Anthony!
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PWD Electrician Anthony Mejia joined PWD in January after several years at IBEW Local 11. He brings valuable experience to our District. Welcome to Team PWD, Anthony! 
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PWD electricista Anthony Mejía se unió a PWD en enero después de varios años en IBEW Local 11. Él trae una valiosa experiencia a nuestro Distrito. Aporta una valiosa experiencia a nuestro Distrito. ¡Bienvenido al equipo PWD, Anthony!

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💧 Need help with your water account?
Our Customer Care staff is available Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., to assist you over the phone at 661-947-4111 or in person at 2029 East Ave. Q, Palmdale. Our team is happy to help you in English or Spanish!
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💧 ¿Necesita ayuda con su cuenta de agua?
Nuestro personal de Atención al Cliente está disponible de lunes a jueves, de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m., para ayudarle por teléfono al 661-947-4111 o en persona en 2029 East Ave. Q, Palmdale. Nuestro equipo estará encantado de ayudarle en inglés o en español.

Today is Imagine a Day Without Water! 💦 We asked the children of PWD staff what life would be like without water and their answers couldn’t be more honest and adorable. 💙 Let’s remember to cherish every drop, today and every day. #imagineadaywithoutwater ... See MoreSee Less

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Meet GIS Coordinator Emily Cline, who joined earlier this year and immediately jumped in to meet the District’s growing GIS needs. Her love and passion for technology are helping our organization every day. Welcome to Team PWD, Emily! 💦💙
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Conozca a Emily Cline, Coordinadora del SIG, que se incorporó a principios de este año e inmediatamente se puso manos a la obra para satisfacer las crecientes necesidades del SIG del Distrito. Su amor y pasión por la tecnología están ayudando a nuestra organización todos los días. ¡Bienvenida al equipo de PWD, Emily!

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Welcome Emily!!

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Rainy days are nature’s way of helping us conserve water. 💧Remember to turn your sprinklers off for at least 48 hours after rainfall to prevent water waste! 😊
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Rainy days are nature’s way of helping us conserve water. 💧Remember to turn your sprinklers off for at least 48 hours after rainfall to prevent water waste! 😊
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Los días de lluvia son la forma que tiene la naturaleza de ayudarnos a conservar el agua. 💧¡Recuerda apagar los aspersores al menos 48 horas después de que llueva para evitar el derroche de agua!

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