This is the driest year to date in California, based on records going back 128 years. With a hot summer ahead, Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) urges you to do your part on using less water; find tips and resources at irwd.com/drought.

Irvine residents are encouraged to save water and money by staying within their monthly water budget, but IRWD customers are not subject to restrictions on watering their yards. Check out IRWD's suggested irrigation schedule to make sure you're not wasting water.

Most public areas in the IRWD service area will remain green because they are irrigated with drought-proof recycled water. Water reliability is precariously uncertain in other regions of the state, and we should all pitch in to help.

Visit IRWD's website RightScape.com for more information.