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Select Water Smart Plants for the Landscape

Adding plants to the landscape that require less water and thrive in Oklahoma's climate is easy. Check out the Oklahoma State University plant list or an easy to print version. Check out some of these landscape designs to get you started towards your own water smart landscape.

Support an H2Outstanding Restaurant and save water too!

Own a restaurant? Become a leader in our community by reducing water use and helping to change water use behavior both in the kitchen and the dining room. Each participant will receive:

FREE pre-rinse spray valve
Recognition on SqueezeEveryDrop.com and the H2OKC eNewsletter
Window cling displaying your commitment to using water wisely
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Watering schedules are now in place.

Oklahoma City and surrounding communities have implemented Progressive Water Conservation Stages. Mandatory odd/even watering (Stage 1) is now permanently in effect. If the drought worsens, additional conservation measures will take effect. How does odd/even watering work? It's simple.

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Apply for a variance for successful seed or sod establishment

If you're planting new seed or sod this fall, apply for a variance to ensure strong root growth. The variance allows for daily watering, 21 days for sod and 30 days for seed. This is plenty of time to get the turfgrass green and growing. Learn more

Upcoming workshops

The Water Conservation program and its partners will be providing workshops throughout the summer on proper plant selection, efficient irrigation and how to save water in the landscape. Check out the event calendar for more information.