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LVMWD relaunches Customer Appreciation Award Program to recognize the “difference makers” that go above and beyond to be more water efficient.  

Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has brought back the Water Warriors Customer Appreciation Program for the summer of 2024. This program aims to acknowledge and reward customers who have worked hard to reduce their daily water usage through water efficient best practices, including transformed landscapes. Two outstanding LVMWD customers are selected each month for the WISE (Water-conscious Individual Stewardship and Excellence) Award and the Greenovation Landscape Transformation Award.  

Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is proud to announce the winners of the August 2024 Water Warriors program. 

Pictured to the left is Ilene Chong, the WISE (Water-Conscious Individual Stewardship and Excellence) Award recipient. Ilene has gone above and beyond to preserve water. She fixes leaks, minimizes irrigation, captures rainwater, turns the faucet off while brushing teeth, and reduces toilet water usage by keeping a jug in the toilet tanks. Ilene also signed up to receive daily water use messages from WaterSmart (WaterSmart Program | AccountLookup). Her clever conservation practices have significantly reduced her water consumption and water bill. She has remained well within her water budget since 2021. “Aside from having to hand water for now, there really is no inconvenience. Water is one of the most expensive natural resources. If not for environment, conserve for your pocketbook.” – Ilene Chong

Pictured to the right is the beautiful sustainable landscape owned and maintained by Per and Lori Hultin, the recipients of the Greenovation Landscape Transformation Award. They participated in the Metropolitan Water District’s (bewaterwise.com) Turf Replacement Program to create a stunning sustainable landscape for their home. Climate-appropriate landscaping plays a critical role in conserving water and promoting biodiversity. “It’s pretty clear that the earth is becoming hotter, our summers are hot and dry, and fires are a risk so it’s important that we all do our part to conserve and there’s honestly no reason not to when you can have a drought-resistant landscape that looks as nice as I think ours does. We’re happy with it!” – Lori Hultin

LVMWD extends our gratitude to the winners for their dedication to water conservation and for exemplifying sustainable practices. Congratulations on the remarkable achievement! 

To be considered for the WISE Award, customers need to have demonstrated water saving efforts in and around their home throughout 2024. Awardees are selected by District staff based on water use data collected by advanced water meters. Customers can track their water use data via WaterSmart (WaterSmart Program | WaterSmart Program | AccountLookup). The software provides information regarding possible leaks, water budget observance, and personalized water saving tips. 

To be considered for the Greenovation Award, customers must have successfully completed a turf transformation project with funding assistance through Metropolitan Water District’s Turf Replacement Program (visit bewaterwise.com). Staff identifies and selects completed projects with the best designs for climate appropriate and drought resilient plantings.  

Do you know a neighbor/community member that is a leading example of a Water Warrior? Nominate friends, loved ones, or yourself as a candidate for next month’s Greenovation Landscape Transformation Award for the chance to win an LVMWD Award Basket, and more! Fill out the survey by August 11th: https://forms.gle/k4MBgWVmkNCHnJh47 

The Water Warriors Customer Appreciation Program will be running through September 2024. District staff will be selecting one (1) winner per award category each month that will receive an array of prizes.  

 LVMWD Spring Landscape Workshop Series Resources

As part of the District's commitment to our customers these workshops are meant to demystify the process of landscape transformation and provide customers with data they can use to maximize the transformation of their property. For customers considering landscape transformation, LVMWD hosted a Spring Landscape Workshop Series. From March through June, five free workshops we held in-person at LVMWD headquarters and online. Topics included garden design, fire-wise landscaping, native garden maintenance, and how to apply for a Turf Replacement rebate.

Spring Landscape Workshop Recordings:

The Fall Landscape Workshop Series is in development and will begin in September. University-level professors and industry professionals will share their experiences with sustainable landscaping and provide customers with resources to tackle their own transformation project.