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Spring Into Action
Under the guidance of Councilor Carol Romero-Wirth, the Water Conservation Committee is operating at full capacity with three new appointees: Brandon Vella, Navona Gallegos and TC Richmond. With those appointments comes subcommittee assignments in the Commercial, Outdoor and Education sectors. Last summer, we not only hit record production numbers but also record temps with very…
Drip Irrigation for Maximum Efficiency
We all want to conserve precious water and the best way to do that in our landscape is a drip irrigation system. It’s the best way to try to deliver the right amount of water, and no more, at the right time and frequency. Unfortunately, we are dealing with two parts, the irrigation system and…
The Beginner’s Guide to Composting in Santa Fe
Save Water & Reduce Waste Composting doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it’s one of the simplest ways Santa Feans can reduce waste, build healthier soil, and conserve water — all from their own backyard. If you garden (or want to), compost is one of the most powerful tools you can use in our…
Water Conservation Progress and Plans for 2024
The 2024 Water Conservation Scorecard, provides the Water Conservation Office with clear directives for the upcoming year. In 2023, our focus was on education initiatives, highlighted by the success of the Next Generation Water Summit. Teaming up with the Santa Fe Watershed Association, we facilitated field trips into the watershed for every 5th grade class in…
Cactus Demonstration Garden
The Water Conservation Office in conjunction with The Cactus Rescue Projectinstalled a beautiful xeric cactus garden in the summer of 2018. Walk through the garden, identify the various cacti using the numbers and descriptions below. We hope you use this reference to enhance your own garden with these waterwise plants. You can also download the list here. For more information…
Save Water This Winter
Simple Tips That Make a Difference Even when outdoor water use drops in winter, indoor leaks, frozen pipes, and inefficient habits can quietly waste thousands of gallons. Conserving water now helps reduce strain on the system and prepares Santa Fe for potential challenges ahead. When you live in the high desert with scarce water resources,…
