For anyone living in the desert, a lush green lawn is a constant battle against nature. It’s a huge drain on water and a big expense. But now, Southern Nevada is offering to pay residents to give up that battle and make a smart change.
A report from Fox5 Las Vegas lays out the details of a boosted incentive program from the Southern Nevada Water Authority. The agency is now offering homeowners an impressive $5 for every square foot of grass they replace with “water-efficient, drip-irrigated plants and trees” for the first 10,000 square feet and $2.50 per square foot thereafter.
There are even additional local incentives available, as covered on the water authority’s website, including a Tree Enhancement Program that pays $100 for every new tree installed within certain criteria…