Trainings, case studies, and additional resources to support your work
CalWEP is partnering with the California Department of Water Resources to help water agencies and practitioners develop successful direct install and landscape transformation programs. This resource hub brings together trainings and case studies developed with Watershed Progressive and Land Resilience Partnership, sharing practical guidance and lessons learned from programs across California. And there’s more on the way: a new app to support landscape transformation is coming Spring 2027.

This case study focuses specifically on community capacity and partnership. It is written for water agencies interested in launching, evolving, or strengthening Direct Install...
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Direct‑install turf removal and landscape transformation programs are increasingly recognized as effective tools for reducing water use, expanding participation, and advancing equity goals, particularly...
Read MoreDirect installation landscape transformation programs are emerging as a key strategy in driving water conservation, especially…
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Engaging communities in an equitable way is about more than sharing information. It’s about removing barriers,…
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California’s landmark Assembly Bill 1572 (AB 1572) prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf (NFT) on commercial, industrial, and institutional properties—including...
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This guidebook is designed for urban water suppliers to support compliance with the State’s Water Use Efficiency Regulation. It specifically addresses the requirements under...
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With upcoming expansion of irrigation meter programs, it is important to take a step back and analyze known information about the real-world application of...
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The Multiple Benefits of Water Conservation: Defining the environmental and social benefits of landscape transformation programs, is a brief summary document that highlights findings...
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CalWEP has updated and reissued its Landscape Conversion Criteria Tool intended to assist turf rebate program managers design effective and progressive rebate criteria. The...
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The Energy and Greenhouse Gas Cut Sheet is part of a series that offers a short and comprehensive summary of environmental and social benefits...
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The Human Health and Well Being Cut Sheet is part of a series that offers a short and comprehensive summary of environmental and social benefits...
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The Property Value Cut Sheet is part of a series that offers a short and comprehensive summary of environmental and social benefits attributed to...
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FOREWARD California’s landscapes provide essential functions throughout our urban environment. It’s where we recreate, cool our buildings, enhance property values, capture, clean and recharge...
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Beginning October 1, 2020, all Spray Sprinkler Bodies (SSB) must meet specific performance requirements and contain the proper markings in order to be legally...
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