No outdoor watering between 10am & 6pm. Report water waste to 505-955-4225.
Check out our new Pollinator Resource Guide, developed in partnership with Xerces Society. Also, be sure to visit our Waterwise Landscape page for more resources about planting trees, shrubs and plants that are most appropriate for Santa Fe’s high desert environment.
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…
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…
December is here and as we transition into the giving mode, why not think about water saving gifts that keep on giving? Water efficient items and appliances and helping friends, family and neighbors with making waterwise choices will give back all year — not only in the amount of water saved, but also money saved…
The City is seeking passionate community members to fill 3 vacant positions on the Water Conservation Committee. Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 Who We’re Looking For:• Individuals with experience in water conservation, water quality, water policy, or landscaping.• Anyone interested in shaping policies and programs dedicated to water conservation. The Committee plays a vital role in recommending policies…
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…
Today, The City of Santa Fe Water Conservation Office launched a powerful video aimed at raising awareness about the value of water and our public health. The video demonstrates the real threat to schools if there is no water. A day without water is a public health and safety crisis. It means no water to shower or…