Jul 5, 2021
A look at Irvine’s path to water reliability
As California experiences continued drought, there’s one thing that sets Irvine apart: water resilience.
Green from the start
Jun 2, 2021
3 steps to a sustainable yard
Juan Garcia, senior water efficiency specialist at Irvine Ranch Water District, offers three tips to create your own masterpiece.
Jun 2, 2021
Irvine pioneered the use of recycled water
Water has always been a precious resource in Irvine. As far back as 1906, James Irvine II worked tirelessly to create a sustainable water source for crops on his Irvine Ranch and considered every rare rainstorm as “dollars falling from the sky.”
May 16, 2021
At 50, New City of Irvine is Evergreen
How Irvine was master-planned to be one of America’s most livable cities.
Apr 5, 2021
Green From The Start
Concepts of ‘environmental sustainability’ were pioneered in Irvine and continue to guide the city today.
Oct 2, 2020
Irvine’s early attention to infrastructure pays off
Every great city is built upon a solid foundation, known as its infrastructure. Across America, it’s often overlooked or crumbling. In Irvine, however, this infrastructure was master planned before the first home was built.
Sep 2, 2020
A Green Master Plan
The remarkable story of how the Master Plan brought to life – village by village – one of America’s greenest cities.
Sep 2, 2020
Watering and gardening tips for September
It’s hard to believe that summer is nearly over, but don’t let the September heat fool you about your garden.
Aug 2, 2020
Aromatic native plants bring sensory dimension
We all know that a flower’s colorful blooms are designed to entice bees, butterflies and other pollinators that play a role in a plant’s reproduction.…
Jun 30, 2020
Make your yard usable … and beautiful
July is a time for recreation, leisurely barbecues and hours spent playing with the kids or dog on the backyard lawn area.
