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PARK DIVISION MONTHLY REPORT JULY 1977 Work is nearly completed on the field data and research for the Water Management Program , which is being prepared for use in the various park areas . Working with several of the Gardener/Caretakers of the various park areas , CETA employee Theresa Justice has compiled the necessary irrigation system and flow data to be utilized in organizing the initial program for use by field personnel . Yet to be completed is an analysis by area , utilizing the field data and the computerized programs to establish an irrigation schedule . This irrigation schedule would include time allocations , flow data , and application rates for specific areas . The Park Maintenance crews continue to conserve water as a part of their Grounds Maintenance work . Consumption reports for the period of June and July indicate that the Department has reduced water consumption by 61 . 7% for the same period of last year . Some irrigation rates are being increased in key high use areas in an attempt to prevent the complete loss of the turf areas . Additionally , it has been found that the drought is having a significant adverse effect on several of the mature redwood trees and , therefore , special attention is being given these trees with respect to deep watering and more frequent application by special means other than through normal irrigation . Park crews continue with their aerification of turf areas which will assure a maximum utilization of water that is supplied under drought constraints . It is felt that the months of August and September will be the critical period with respect to plant material loss due to drought conditions and irrigation constraints . The Building and Facility Maintenance personnel in the Division together with the assistance from two private contractors have completed all the necessary renovation work at Hoover and Community Pools for the summer ' s recreational swimming program . This renovation included the fabrication of new doors for the basket and guard rooms , replacement of door glass with safety plate glass , installation of new flushometers to conserve water , replacement and repainting of all safety signing in the interior of the buildings and the pools . During the month a break in the circu- lating line in the deep end of Community Pool necessitated closing the pool for one day while crews removed a section of the concrete decking to repair the line and repour the decking over the line . During the month of July , the Park Division crews assisting in the 4th of July Independence Day Parade by distributed bleachers and the necessary tables and chairs for the event . - 9 -