The 2024 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour was a Success!

The Eco-Friendly Garden Tour is a public outreach and education program that promotes sustainable landscaping practices by showcasing inspiring gardens throughout Sonoma and Marin counties. TheĀ 2024 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour took place on Saturday, May 18th, with over 3,500 attendees visiting 26 gardens throughout the two counties.

We are looking for eco-friendly gardens to participate on the 2025 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour. Please visit the garden tour website for more information, and to subscribe to the Eco-Friendly Garden Tour newsletter.

Our
Mission


The Partnership was formed to identify and recommend implementation of water use efficiency projects, and maximize the cost effectiveness of water-use efficiency programs in our region.

We are Proud EPA WaterSense Partners

Partnership Achievements

677,913

square feet of lawn removed via cash for grass/mulch madness during 2023

13.5M

gallons of water saved through sustained reduction each year

70,280

gallons of rainwater harvesting capacity added during 2023

3,700

people participated in the 2023 Eco-Friendly Garden Tour

The Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership represents 13 water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties that have joined together to provide regional solutions for water use efficiency. Learn more about our achievements in our Annual Report.