Many Southern California residents have been wondering what all the fuss is with El Nino forecasts. While El Nino has helped with our drought, it’s clear that we still fell far short of the predictions that it would be a “monster”. We are in fact still in a drought.

According to the LA Times, Southern California’s current rainfall status is still “well below average rainfall”. With an unexpected El Niño outcome and historical drought under our belts, ongoing conservation efforts are important in helping California get back on its feet. Here’s how synthetic grass can help: