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The mission of the
DWP is to manage
our limited water
resources through
responsible planning,
in order to assure
quality water and
essential services in
the most cost-effective
manner, for our
current and future
customers.

CONSERVATION CORNER

WATERING NATIVE TREES

Because of the drought and beetle infestation, many of the native Jeffrey and ponderosa pines are stressed and occasionally dying. For trees that aren't dead, supplemental irrigation may greatly increase their chance of surviving this prolonged drought. Here are a few tips for correctly watering our native pines.

  1. Evaluate the trees on your property and identify a small number of trees that you feel are key to maintaining the desired character of your yard. Keep in mind, we can't water the entire forest.
  2. If a tree appears to be more than half dead, its probably too late.
  3. Most of the roots are in the top 18 inches of soil and within the drip zone (the area of ground shaded by the tree at mid-day).
  4. Its best to use a soaker hose that covers the drip zone and let it run slowly for 12-24 hours.
  5. Let the soil dry out between waterings, which takes about one month. Constantly moist soil can encourage fungus, which can cause root damage.
  6. Do not sprinkle or spray the trunk. This may encourage fungus, also.
THANK YOU FOR DOING YOUR PART TO HELP MAINTAIN HEALTHY, GREEN TREES IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

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