preserving the environment
Our work is not limited to simply maintaining parks
but also preserving the environment for future
generations to enjoy.
Last year, we developed our Water Conservation
Plan and devised a comprehensive range of drought
countermeasures (e.g., irrigation audits, TDR
technology, etc.). Overall, we’ve achieved
a 25% reduction in potable water use.
In March, we received the Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) Innovator Award from the
California Department of Pesticide Regulation for our
ongoing effort to reduce pesticide use in our parks.
We produced high-quality vermicompost and teas
exclusively from recycled materials, such as nutrientrich duck weed, sourced within the park system.
We facilitated pesticide-free golf course
management at Sharp Park in order to protect the
endangered California Red-legged frog.
Since 2009, we have worked to support the Mission
Blue butterfly population atop Twin Peaks, part of a
wildlife restoration project to replenish the butterfly’s
population in its native habitat in San Francisco.
We maintained, pruned or planted 1,000 trees.
We diverted 1,800 tons of debris from our parks.
California Red-legged frog