Need new ideas for your landscape?
Use the new on-line Water-Smart Landscape Guide to complete your renovation plans, get ideas from the hundreds of Glendale-area garden pictures, or find that perfect plant for the right spot in your garden. Click here to access the Water-Smart Landscape Guide.
Water Conservation Resources and Programs for Educators and Youth - Water Watchers Program
Water Watchers is a comprehensive program
for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade teachers in
the Glendale water service area. The goal of the Water Watchers
program is to provide classroom
learning experiences that lay a foundation
for a water conserving lifestyle. Click here for more information (pdf).
Glendale Xeriscape
Demonstration Garden Field Trip Info
With over 400 species of low-water-use plants,
the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
is a unique setting for students and teachers to
discover more about the diversity of plant life
in the Sonoran desert. Click here for information about the FREE program as well as a request form.
What We’re About The mission of the Water Conservation Office is to provide a comprehensive water conservation program that promotes efficient water use by providing the information and inspiration needed—to save water. Established in 1985, Glendale’s Water Conservation Office offers a variety of programs. For details on programs offered, click on the links at the top of this page or you can choose from our most popular programs listed below.
Important Resources and Downloads
Clean and Green Newsletter
The 2010 Glendale Clean & Green is here! This city publication brings together water conservation, sanitation, recycling and transportation to help Glendale stay green. Inside you'll find helpful hints, free events, special recycling and sanitation dates, a contest for kids and the latest in green efforts within Glendale. Download (pdf)
Water Watchers Program for Glendale Teachers! Click here for FREE water education resources for teachers!
Read some testimonials from water wise kids and teachers! Click here to read them now.
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
You Can Make a Difference!
Joining Glendale’s Water Conservation volunteer team shows dedication to improving the quality of life in your city. Click here for information on the many volunteer opportunities available within the Water Conservation Department.
Click here for information on FREE landscape classes.
Click here for information on rebate incentives for the removal of grass at homeowner associations, businesses, and multi-family properties.
Click here for information on Landscape rebate program for homeowners
Click here for information on FREE self-guided audio tour of the Xeriscape Botanical Garden.