Welcome to the Goleta Water District’s
Earth Day 2023 Information Page
The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival 2023 took place at Alameda Park on Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th.
The District was pleased to host an interactive booth at the Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival 2023 with informational brochures, materials and water conservation devices throughout the duration of the two-day festival.
For more info, visit https://sbearthday.org
The resources below highlight the District’s water supply management, sustainability and water conservation efforts and provide useful information that residents can use to be more water wise.
Water Features – Goleta Water District News – Spring 2023
A Full Lake Cachuma
Improved Water Supply Outlook for the Goleta Valley
A series of intense winter storms raised lake levels from 31% to full for the first time since 2011. The improved regional water supply outlook means the District no longer needs to consider a water shortage emergency.
Click here to view the Water Features Goleta Water District News – Spring 2023 PDF.
Lake Cachuma Water Level
Click here to download the Lake Cachuma Water Level Sign Earth Day 2023 PDF.
Groundwater Injection Update
Click here to download the Improved Water Supply Outlook infographic PDF.
Water Saving Devices Distribution Program
The Goleta Water District Water Saving Devices Distribution Program distributes FREE water saving devices to customers in order to increase District-wide water savings. Devices include garden hose nozzles with multi-stream and automatic shut-off capability, 0.5 gallon per minute bathroom faucet aerators, 1.5 gallon per minute showerheads, showerhead shut-off valves, toilet leak food coloring test tablets, and toilet flappers. Click here for more information.
A History of Sustainability
Click here to download the Goleta Water District – A History of Sustainability Timeline Graphic PDF.
Sustainability Plan and Progress Reports
The District’s Net-Zero Initiative Video – How the Goleta Water District balances increasing energy use with enhanced water reliability continues to present challenges amid rising energy costs. This water-energy nexus is a key driver of the District’s new Net Zero Initiative. The District is exploring the feasibility of a system-wide renewable energy project to install solar energy systems throughout its facilities.
Where Your Water Comes From and the Energy it Uses
Click here to download the Where You Water Comes From and the Energy it Uses Infographic PDF.
Information Brochures and Resources
The images below link to useful information to help residents implement water wise landscaping practices.
Water Wise Landscaping for the Goleta Valley – Click on the image above to view the PDF
Water Wise Native Plants for Santa Barbara County – Click on the image above to view the PDF
Gardening with California Native Plants – Click on the image above to view the PDF
How to be Water Wise in Your Garden – Click on the image above to view the PDF
Click here to learn how to save water and money with a no cost irrigation tune up. Explore water wise garden ideas for tips on reviving and refreshing your landscaping.
Water Conservation Resource Links
