The water conservation garden:
Water is an important resource for the human life and all the species in this world. San Diego is currently in drought and has been for several years it has rained for less than ten inches per year. In the area of San Diego, we receive our water supply from the Colorado river, which deprives them from getting the water they need as well. We require water for our existence on this earth, and everyday we see people just wasting water with their sprinklers, letting the water run off to the sewers, taking long showers, and many other water wasting ways. At the water conservation garden we learned that conserving water is very important. Ms. Smarty Plants, a woman who gave us information on native and invasive species, and tips on how to conserve water. She described how some people can be so senseless and introduce species to different environment that they do not belong too, and they will eventually disrupt the whole ecosystem in the area.
History:
In 1947, only days about short of enforced water rationing , San Diego welcomed its first delivery of imported water from the Colorado River. San Diego County still depends heavily on Colorado river water for the bulk of its water supply.
During the 1990s when we were in a multi-year drought, the Helix and Otay Water Districts conceptualized a water conservation garden that would educate the public how to conserve water outdoor and other natural resources. The garden opened in 1999 which gather lots of information about water-wise. The Water Conservation Garden has nearly five acres of gardens and exhibits that educate and inspire. Their mission is to promote water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens, with native and vegetable plants.
The Water Conservation Garden Authority incorporated in 1992. The Authority took on the task of funding, developing, managing and operating the Water Conservation Garden, which opened to the public in 1999.
During the 1990s when we were in a multi-year drought, the Helix and Otay Water Districts conceptualized a water conservation garden that would educate the public how to conserve water outdoor and other natural resources. The garden opened in 1999 which gather lots of information about water-wise. The Water Conservation Garden has nearly five acres of gardens and exhibits that educate and inspire. Their mission is to promote water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens, with native and vegetable plants.
The Water Conservation Garden Authority incorporated in 1992. The Authority took on the task of funding, developing, managing and operating the Water Conservation Garden, which opened to the public in 1999.
The irrigation system
Ms. Smarty plants:
Ms. Smarty-Plants teaches about the fascinating adaptations of drought tolerant plants. She lets them know that they are the future of our planet. As they go throughout the program people will learn that they can really make a difference with the conservation action steps Ms. Smarty-Plants teaches them during her program. She will then teach a song in American Sign Language that teaches people that they will change the world. Each student will plant a drought tolerant plant to take home with them.