Tip of the Month

If you have a dishwasher, put down the sponge. It may feel more efficient to wash by hand, but it’s actually more wasteful. You can use up to 27 gallons of water by hand versus an ENERGY STAR-rated dishwasher can use less than 3.5 gallons per cycle. Remember to scrape off the food scraps instead of rinsing each dish for even more
water savings!

Woodland City Council Proclaims Stage 2 Water Warning

On March 28, 2022 Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-22 which calls on local water suppliers to move to, at a minimum, Level Two of their Water Shortage Contingency Plans. In order to meet these requirements,
the Woodland City Council proclaimed a Stage Two Water Warning at its meeting on Tuesday, May 10. The intention of issuing a Stage Two Water Warning is to achieve a 20% reduction in water use compared to our normal water demand.

The following are the requirements of the Stage Two Water Warning as passed by the City Council:

All residential users are to reduce water use by 20% of their normal water demand. However, residential users whose total water use is already below the State provisional standard of 55 gallons per person per day will not be required to further reduce their water use.
Hosing of hardscape surfaces except for health and safety purposes is prohibited.
Water hoses must be equipped with a hose nozzle capable of completely shutting off the flow of water.
Outdoor watering is restricted to 3 days per week. Residents are encouraged to continue watering trees.
Restaurants shall serve water only upon request.

By following these requirements we will be able to conserve water, reduce our reliance on native groundwater wells and maintain a higher level of water quality throughout the summer months. Find out how much water you are using by signing up for AquaHawk, the City’s free water-use portal.

Community Input on Environmental Sustainability Event

The Sustainability Advisory Committee invites the community to ask questions and share your ideas about environmental sustainability for the City of Woodland on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Leake Center at the Woodland Public Library.

Please note that there will be two sessions: an English language session from 1:00PM-3:00PM, and a Spanish language session from 3:30PM-5:30PM. To learn more and register for this event, click here!

Attendees will be entered for a chance to win a Sustainability Starter Kit and other great eco-friendly prizes!

City Kicks Off Virtual Water-Wise Landscape Tour, June 6 - June 12

The City invites the Woodland community to visit WaterWiseWoodland.Weebly.com any day starting Monday, June 6 through Sunday, June 12 to learn tips and tricks to help make your own landscape water-wise.

The tenth Annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour will be fully virtual this year and will explore unique, water-wise yards, throughout Woodland. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at gorgeous gardens and access to plant lists for each one. Woodland residents that attend the City’s virtual tour can also enter this year’s Water-Wise Raffle for a chance to win landscape books and other water efficiency prizes.

Bulky Vouchers Return this June

Keep an eye out for your Bulky Waste Program Voucher which should be mailed to you soon! Woodland residents can use it to get rid of old sofas, TVs, appliances, and other bulky waste for FREE at the Yolo County Central Landfill from June 1 to June 30, 2022.

Each voucher is good for one free load, restrictions apply. See voucher for details.

For more information, contact Waste Management at (530) 662-8748 or visit WoodlandRecycles.com

May is Bike Month

Woodland is proud to be promoting May is Bike Month which encourages physical fitness and sustainability! May is Bike Month is designed for avid riders, new riders, and everyone in between. All you need to do is register here and begin logging your trips to earn points and be entered into raffles for fun prizes.

Is your bike in need of repairs or are you looking to buy a new one? Visit The Bike Campaign’s Woodland Bike Gara ge for great deals on second hand bikes and free repairs!

Free Compost Extended Through May

The Yolo County Central Landfill will continue to offer free compost to all Yolo County residents – excluding businesses and landscapers – through May 31. No appointment is needed; however, they require proof of residency such as a driver's license or utility bill.

Yolo County Central Landfill is located at 44090 County Rd 28H and are open Monday – Saturday, from 6:30 am to 4 pm, and on Sundays from 8 am – 4 pm. Please bring a shovel and bags to load the compost yourself. For more information, visit YoloCounty.org/Landfill.

Upcoming Holiday Reminders