climate victory gardens
Transform your landscape and take action for climate solutions.
Save on water bills by switching to Monterey Bay Friendly Landscapes
An average turfgrass garden area of 1,000 square feet requires weekly watering that can amount to over 55,000 gallons in a year! Updating your landscape can reduce water usage and help you save on utility bills.
This program offers:
- Free landscape design services
- Lower maintenance costs
- Rebates for qualified residents
- Increased property value and curb appeal
- Commercial & multi-family property special rates
Process Overview
Here’s what you can expect when you apply to convert your landscape into a climate victory garden.
Complete an online application survey
Ecology Action contacts participant for site assessment
Project Agreement Finalized
Landscape design plan created
Approval of design by participant
Process rebate application for Water utility qualified applicant
Introduce Green Gardener Contractor to Participant or DIY
Construction Phase Completed
Post-Construction site-visit with Participant
Ecology Action submits rebates for participant
Eligibility Information
To equitably serve Salinas Valley residents and maximize positive climate impacts, this program prioritizes applications for projects that have higher water-savings potential, are located in underserved areas and/or have more public visibility.
Climate Victory Garden project qualifications:
- Homeowner, multi-family dwellings, commercial and public agency sites
- Focused project areas: Salinas, King City or Marina
- Current existing grass lawn in front or side yard visible to public
- Project area of at least 1,000 square feet
Please Note: At this time, the Climate Victory Gardens program does not fund design assistance or rebates for
- Homes without turfgrass
- Community vegetable gardens
- Composting systems
For resources on permaculture gardening please visit sustainablemontereycounty.org
Apply NowAbout this program
Ecology Action is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing equitable community climate solutions. We are offering Salinas Valley Residents who qualify for the Climate Victory Program an opportunity that will save money, conserver water and lower emissions while transforming a turf garden into a Monterey Bay Friendly Landscape.
We offer FREE design and project management services. Three options are available:
- Do-it-yourself with technical assistance from EA expert staff.
- A fixed lower-cost installation service with a trusted contractor.
- Pay your preferred licensed contractor to install our design.
Ecology Action partners with the CA Conservation Corps to install public agency projects.
Questions?
Denise Mercado
Senior Program Specialist in Landscape installation at Ecology Action
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