Lawns

Provo sees the statewide program as a one-size-fits-all conservation solution that doesn’t fit its needs. One water expert disagrees.

House Bill 11 originally would have restricted turf on new government construction. After objections from turf farmers, the bill was modified to allow turf but prohibit sprinkler systems.

Starting this week, the state is taking applications for a program to pay up to $1 dollar a square foot of turf to replace water-guzzling grass with drought-resistant landscaping.

What do green lawns and concrete have in common? While one is arguably more aesthetically pleasing, both have the effect of reducing biodiversity in…