Riverside Drought · Restored 2015–2016 resources   |   Official drought guidance

Landscape conditions

Understanding landscape changes during the drought response.

Original collage showing several landscape conditions during the drought

Landscape photographs from the original Riverside Drought website.

Use less water while caring for your landscape

The drought campaign encouraged residents to reconsider thirsty lawns and make irrigation more efficient. A changing lawn does not mean every plant has the same water needs: plan irrigation around the plants and trees you intend to keep.

  • Check for leaks and sprinkler spray reaching pavement.
  • Group plants with similar water needs.
  • Use mulch to help retain soil moisture.
  • Include established trees in your waterwise landscape plan.

Visit RPU’s water efficiency resources for conservation information.

Planning a landscape change

Explore the original plant gallery →