Santa Clarita is growing water-wise this summer! Residents are raising the bar on their effort to use water more efficiently. During the months of March and April, Castaic Lake Water Agency received dozens of great solutions from residents on how they plan to save water in their neighborhoods as the temperatures begin to climb.

Ideas ranged from fixing leaky faucets and taking shorter showers, but they also shared innovative ideas for their landscaping, too. And, because, on average, almost 70% of all water is used outside the home, it's important to highlight some great outdoor water-saving ideas.

Even though the initial conservation contest is over, residents are still encouraged to visit www.MyH2OSolutions.org throughout the year to see the community's latest water-saving tips and even find out how to earn free water-efficient products for their home or office.

In addition, more great information about how to claim a FREE water-based irrigation controller can be found at http://www.clwa.org. Also, be sure to visit http://www.santaclaritagardens.com for a complete list of SCV friendly plants like the one mentioned above. Residents are being encouraged to bookmark it and make sure it's handy for their next trip to the nursery.