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Irrigation check. Photo provided by Shawn Novack.

Environment / Nature

Water Resources Association provides irrigation and landscaping tips

Published 06/04/2020
Community Contributor, Shawn Novack

Conservation Program Manager Shawn Novack writes about drought tolerant plants and water efficiency.

Environment / Nature

Water Resources Association raises concerns about water levels

Published 04/22/2020
BenitoLink Staff

With precipitation at 55% of normal this rainy season, the community should prepare for this year to be dry.

Smaller turf areas with drought tolerant planst and rotating, low-volume sprinkler.

Housing / Land Use

May is Water Awareness Month

Published 05/03/2018
Shawn Novack

May is Water Awareness Month since it starts our local irrigation season. Fifty percent of residential water use is dedicated to landscapes.

Housing / Land Use

California Drought Response and Continued Need to Conserve Water

Published 09/17/2017
Shawn Novack

Many Water Projects are slated for California, but Water Conservation Needs to be a Way of Life

Agriculture

Recycled water adds to local supply

Published 04/21/2017
Shawn Novack

Better quality water produces high quality wastewater for recycled water effort; adds to local water supply

Agriculture

Business Council to host San Benito County Water Forum

Published 04/06/2017
San Benito County Business Council

April 21 water forum to feature national, state, regional and local experts to inform farmers, businesses, leaders, staff and community on the state of local water

Early pamphlet about San Benito County water.

Agriculture

The future of water in San Benito County

Published 03/28/2017
Shawn Novack

Water supply is a key factor in the the county's future. Community involvement will help ensure that San Benito County residents will continue to have a safe and sufficient water supply

Business / Economy

Water’s important role in the county’s history

Published 03/20/2017
Shawn Novack

Since early settlement and food production in San Benito County, efforts have been made to achieve a balanced and sustainable groundwater basin

Agriculture

Recent rain helps drought, but conservation is still key

Published 01/12/2017
Adam Breen

Water Conservation Manager Shawn Novack said the county is above the rainfall pace for an average year, but local groundwater basins may need years to recharge

Agriculture

‘Going Green’ discusses local water situation

Published 11/01/2016
BenitoLink Staff

Latest installment of interview show features the managers of local water supplies discussing the drought and progress of the Hollister Water Project

san benito river southside road reno brown.jpg

Government / Politics

Water restrictions ease, but drought lingers

Published 06/28/2016
Shawn Novack

Although projected local water supplies are healthy enough to meet water demand over the next three years, the local agencies feel compelled to maintain water conservation targets