Water Conservation Program
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LARGE LANDSCAPE GRANT PROGRAM
The Large Landscape Grant Program provides grant assistance to customers with landscapes over a half-acre and who implement irrigation and planting improvement projects that reduce potable water use . In FY 2016-17 , the SFPUC solicited proposals and awarded grants to the following projects :
• Washington Square Park – In the heart of North Beach , this 2-acre public park will reduce water use by an estimated 60 % by redesigning the irrigation system and replacing perimeter areas of lawn with climate-appropriate plantings .
• Forest Hill MUNI Station – This project will replace a 40-year‐old irrigation system and install new drought tolerant and native plantings to reduce water use by 40 % and improve overall site conditions for public transit riders and the neighborhood .
• Sunol Glen Elementary School – Located outside of San Francisco , Sunol Glen Elementary is a SFPUC retail water customer and will implement irrigation and planting improvements to their athletic field , courtyard and front entrance to achieve a 45 % reduction in landscape water use .
COMMUNITY GARDEN GRANTS
Our Community Garden Grant Program provides irrigation connections to help our community better monitor and efficiently manage its water use . During FY 2016-17 , the SFPUC awarded grant funding to install dedicated irrigation water meters at five community gardens including Jungle Stairs East , Crocker Amazon Farm , La Playa Median Garden , Ridge Lane Walkway and the Glen Park Greenway Project . The Crocker Amazon project will transform underutilized land into a community farm highlighting water conservation and sustainable food growing practices .
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