Hammer or money? How water providers are pushing change
New construction is key to saving water, including the Colorado River
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New construction is key to saving water, including the Colorado River
Utah has allocated $3 million of ongoing funds to encourage people to rip out their grass for water-wise alternatives.
This spring, as the drought intensifies, more Utahns are finding ways to save water on their landscapes. The Central Utah Water Conservancy District and Meta spent Thursday helping people flip their park strips in Utah County.
If you're eager to transform your landscape to use less water but can't really afford it, a large water district is offering cash incentives. Many homeowners interested in taking out turf are already applying to help cut the cost of changing a landscape.