ACWD Headquarters

Year completed: 2016

The Alameda County Water District completed installation of Bay Friendly commercial and residential demonstration gardens at the District’s main office. The project included installation of energy efficient lighting, a water efficient subsurface irrigation system and plants that are adapted to the local climate.

ReScape Score

97

Address: 43385 South Grimmer Boulevard, Fremont, CA

Project Owner/Developer: Alameda County Water District

Landscape Architecture Team: Gates + Associates

Landscape Contractor: Green Valley Landscape

ReScape Rater: Suzanne Schrift

Landscape Size: 38,216 sq ft

Grounds Open To Public? Yes

ReScape Landscape Highlights

• Use of recycled plant material provided for the 3 inch minimum mulch throughout the gardens

• A demonstration bio-swale

• Incorporation of sheet mulch during soil preparation