Green from the start

IRWD builds resilience by going local

Feb 2, 2022

IRWD builds resilience by going local

In Irvine, the “go local” movement extends beyond food – it’s the foundation of a resilient and sustainable water supply, as well.

3 steps to a sustainable yard

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.

Irvine pioneered the use of recycled water

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.”