Partners & Programs
Countywide Waterwise Garden Recognition Contest
The WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest promotes attractive and water efficient gardens throughout Santa Barbara County. Residents of single-family homes served by Montecito Water District may apply for the contest to compete for an agency award and the countywide grand prize. Winners will have their landscapes featured online, receive a yard award, and more! Next Contest Anticipated March-April, 2025: Click Here to Learn more
WINNERS
2024 District First Place Winner, Waterwise Garden Recognition Contest
Dale Zurawski of Montecito
With the magic touch of a landscape designer, Dale transformed this front yard into a stunning oasis that's a water-saving wonderland! Majestic native oaks sprawl across 75% of the yard, mingling with cacti, succulents, and desert darlings from California and Mexico - all without an irrigation system. Although a gardener helps two hours a week, Dale's green thumb gets a workout too, spending hours each week moving plants, battling weeds, and giving trims. Armed with just a watering can, two rainwater catchments, and a whole lot of determination, Dale's yard is a masterclass in being a water-saving superhero!
2023 District First Place Winner, Waterwise Garden Recognition Contest
2022 Countywide & District Winner, Waterwise Garden Recognition Contest
2021 District First Place Winner, Waterwise Garden Recognition Contest
2020 District First Place Winner, Waterwise Garden Recognition Contest
District Partners With 18 Local Water Suppliers and County
Montecito Water District is an active member of Santa Barbara County’s Regional Water Efficiency Program (RWEP). Established by Santa Barbara County Water Agency in December 1990, this partnership among local water purveyors and the County promotes the efficient use of urban and agricultural water supplies countywide.
Through the RWEP, the County Water Agency coordinates cooperative water conservation efforts among purveyors, co-funds projects and programs, acts as a clearinghouse for information on water efficiency, manages specific projects and programs, and monitors local, state and national legislation related to efficient water use.
