SEPTEMBER 2025

IN THIS ISSUE

⇢ Fall into Water-Wise Gardening

⇢ Saugus Well Non-Time-Critical Action Meeting 10/2

⇢ Delta Conveyance Project Update From DWR

⇢ Register for the Gardening Workshop 10/11

⇢ Lawn Replacement Rebates

⇢ Social Media Spotlight

⇢ Resources & Useful Links

SMART GARDENING FOR A

WATER-WISE FALL

As the seasons change, so should your gardening habits! Fall is the perfect time to get your yard ready for cooler months and save water while you're at it.

Try these easy tips:

🍂 Rake and reuse:

Take the leaves you've gathered after raking your yard and recycle them right back into your soil! Shredded leaves make excellent mulch or compost material.

🌱 Plant the right friends:

Drought-tolerant native plants not only will help you save water, they will also bring a new curb appeal to your yard. Plant in the fall so they can establish strong roots before winter.

💧 Adjust your watering habits:

Cooler temperatures mean your plants don't need as much water. We recommend watering three times per day for five minutes each, just two days a week during the fall. Using a smart controller? Great news, it should automatically adjust to fall conditions for you!

Want to switch your system to a smart irrigation controller? SCV Water can help you cover the costs!

LEARN MORE HERE

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING ON SAUGUS WELL NON-TIME-CRITICAL REMOVAL ACTION

SCV Water is hosting a virtual community meeting on Thursday, October 2 at 6 p.m. to present and receive public input on the proposed Non-Time-Critical Removal Action associated with the Water Supply Well NC-13. A public review draft Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for the proposed action, as well as a Community Relations Plan, are available for review at yourSCVwater.com/saugus-removal-action.

We want your feedback!

Community feedback is vital. The upcoming meeting will cover the purpose and scope of the proposed action with opportunities for public comment. We'd love to hear from you!

Meeting Details:

📅 Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6-7 p.m.

📍 Virtual (Zoom)

DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT UPDATE FROM DEPT. OF WATER RESCOURCES

System Flexibility Means Reliable Water Supplies

Every water year is unique, with some being dry and others wet. California’s climate has always been highly variable, and as the climate changes, precipitation patterns are becoming even more unpredictable, wildly swinging from extreme drought to intense precipitation and flooding.

Adding a new point of diversion with the Delta Conveyance Project creates flexibility to adapt to our changing climate while continuing to protect fish and water quality in the Delta, allowing the state to maximize the amount of water captured from high flows and stored for later use.

Four years of data show the Delta Conveyance Project will provide critical water supply benefits regardless of the water year type by adding system flexibility to improve water management and adapt to changing weather patterns and sea level rise.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UPDATES HERE

NATIVE PLANTS WORKSHOP -

Native Plant Power: Planting for a Thriving Ecosystem

Saturday, October 11, at 9 a.m.

Join us on Saturday, October 11, at 9 a.m. for our last workshop of the year: Native Plant Power: Planting for a Thriving Ecosystem.

Native plants do more than look great! They support pollinators, conserve water, and strengthen our local environment. This workshop will show you how to turn your yard into a habitat that helps nature thrive.

Let’s wrap up the year by learning how small changes in your landscape can make a big impact. We’d love to have you grow with us!

Class Details:

📅 Saturday, October 11, 9-11 a.m.

📍 Bridgeport Park Sustainable Landscape Demonstration Garden at 23520 Bridgeport Ln.

Space and supplies are limited, and registration is required to participate.

LAWN REPLACEMENT REBATES

Let us help you transform your yard into something sustainable and good for your wallet! Take advantage of our Lawn Replacement Program's offer of $3 per square foot of grass you convert to water-efficient landscaping.

Why replace your lawn?

💧 It saves water! Turf lawns consume large amounts of water. Replacing them with water-wise landscaping lowers how much water you use.

💸 It saves you money! Less water use means lower utility bills.

🌼 It can look fantastic! Native plants can boost your yard's curb appeal.

The sooner you convert, the sooner you start saving! Help us conserve water and build a greener Santa Clarita, one yard at a time.

LEARN MORE HERE

SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

We're modernizing our water system! SCV Water is in the final phase of replacing older meters with new AMI meters. These smart meters help improve accuracy and efficiency by transmitting water use data remotely.

🔎 On installation day: