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Conserve Water ~~ ^ I. Create drought resistant soils with compost & mulch ^ 2. Grow drought-resistant California native or Mediterranean plants ^ 3. Minimize the lawn ^ 4. Implement hydrozoning group plants by water needs ^ 5. Design for on-site rainwater collection, recycled water and/or graywater use ^ 6. Design and install high effciency irrigation systems ^ 7. Install a dedicated meter to monitor landscape water use ^ 8. Manage irrigation according to need ^ 9. Maintain the irrigation system so every drop counts ^ 10. Request an irrigation audit y"~ Conserve Energy ~ ~~ ^ I . Shade buildings to moderate temperatures ^ 2. Reduce the heat island effect ^ 3. Shade air conditioners ^ 4. Design lighting carefully ^ 5. Choose and maintain equipment for fuel conservation __ ^ 6. Specify low embodied energy materials ~-::•. Protect Water & Air Quality ^ I. Use Integrated Pest Management: ^ A. Prevent pest problems ^ B. Train your staff to identify and monitor pest & benefcial populations ^ C. Educate your clients ^ D. Control pest problems with physical & mechanical methods ^ E. Control pest problems with biological controls ^ F Control pest problems with the least toxic pesticide as a last resort ^ 2. Eliminate high input decorative lawns _ ^ 3. Minimize site disturbance ^ 4. Choose and maintain your materials, equipment & vehicles carefully ^ 5. Keep soil & organic matter where it belongs ^ 6. Minimize impervious surfaces ^ 7. Plant and protect trees ^ 8. Maintain and manage the irrigation system carefully ^ 9. Design a system to capture and treat water Create & Protect Wildlife Habitat ^ I. Diversify ^ 2. Choose California natives frst ^ 3. Provide water & shelter ^ 4. Use organic pest management ^ 5. Conserve or restore natural areas & wildlife corridors 11