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Western Municipal Water District joins growing list of agencies that have increased turf rebate programs. Last week, Western’s Board of Directors voted to increase its water use efficiency program by $725,000 to support a commercial landscape pilot program and enhance its residential and commercial turf rebate programs.
Through a new commercial landscape pilot program, Western will partner with five sites in high visibility locations throughout Western Riverside County to transform their thirsty, non-functional turf into a model for drought-friendly landscaping. As a kick starter incentive, Western will provide up to $25,000 for these partners to inspire action across the community for other customers to switch out their own existing landscaping for a more water-efficient, climate-appropriate landscape.
“Making the transition to drought-friendly landscaping is a smart investment for homeowners and commercial businesses, and we are coming alongside them to provide support to do so,” stated Western’s General Manager, Craig Miller. “It’s our commitment to help our customers and the community by investing dollars into supply reliability and water-saving programs–this investment supports both.”
To further support these transformational projects, Western has added funding to allow more residential and commercial customers to take advantage of up to $5 per square foot rebates for projects that replace turf with drought-tolerant landscaping. These programs provide funding for turf replacement of up to 1,000 square feet for residential properties and 5,000 square feet for commercial sites.
To learn more about Western’s turf replacement programs and other ways to conserve water, visit wmwd.com/WaterSavings.
