What’s New? Learn more about our Rain Garden Rebates. EPA Grant — Sacramento County Department of Water Resources, Regional Water Authority (RWA), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), and other Coalition partners were awarded nearly $500,000 in EPA grant funds to expand the River-Friendly Landscaping program and begin showcasing its ability to reduce harmful greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For details go to http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/ local/showcase/. Join us in adding 30,000 River-Friendly Landscapes in our region! View press releases.

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River-Friendly
Landscaping is…

a whole systems approach to gardening and landscaping that works to support the integrity of one of California’s key ecosystems, the Sacramento River watershed. River-Friendly Landscaping practices foster soil health, conserve water and other valuable resources, reduce waste, and prevent pollution of our air and waterways.

Benefits

Benefits to you:

• Saves money on water, fertilizers, and pesticides
• Reduces green waste in your landscape
• requires less maintenance such as mowing and trimming
• Attracts wonderful birds and butterflies to your garden

Benefits to the community and the environment:

• Conserves landfill space
• Reduces air pollution by reducing the amount of green waste that needs to be transported
• Improves water quality by reducing pollution

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seven principles by clicking on the graphic below

Learn more —

• Download RFL publications
• Four easy ways to get started
• Workshop/Events to learn more about River-Friendly Landscaping principles
• The Seven Principles of River-Friendly Landscaping
• On-line Resources available from the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership and other promoters of ecologically friendly landscaping practices.
• GET INVOLVED — Sign up online to receive FREE publications and information on upcoming tours, training/workshops, and more!
• See examples of River-Friendly Landscapes
• Landscape professionals can get advanced training in River-Friendly Landscape practices by taking a ten-week Green Gardener class.
• Find a Qualified Green Gardener.
• Learn how to make your lawn more River-Friendly.
• Water-wise gardening — Create your wish list of low water-use plants! This comprehensive database includes 1,800 plants classified by plant type, botanical name, common name and water use.