OXNARD — To help Oxnard make water conservation a way of life, the City is offering classes to teach residents how to transform lawns into beautiful, water-efficient gardens. All residential water customers are invited to register for one of the following classes to be held at the Oxnard Performing Arts and Convention Center:
- Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Spanish)
- Thursday, March 14, 2019, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, April 13, 2019, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
While the classes are free, registration is required as space is limited. For more details and how to register, visit oxnardwater.org or call (805) 200-5378.
Residents are also eligible for rebates for water saving devices, such as high-efficiency toilets and clothes washers, as well as a Landscape Transformation program, offering $1 for every square foot of thirsty grass replaced with more water-efficient native plants and irrigation systems. Details about all the rebates are at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s online water-savings portal – bewaterwise.com. This mobile-friendly site also offers tips, how-to videos and educational materials on how to be more water efficient. Applying for rebates is easy at bewaterwise.com or call (888) 376-3314 for assistance.
For more information, visit oxnardwater.org or contact the Public Works Water Service Center at (805) 385-8136.