Turf Replacement

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Cool Season Turf Needs:

3 x More water than typical perennial beds

10 x More water than drought tolerant/native plants

To reduce the watering requirement of your yard, consider transitioning cool season turf (Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescues and Perennial Rye) to more drought tolerant plantings. The guiding principle is to "mountain scape" your home, with plantings that fit our mountain surroundings and unique climate. Add borders and hardscape to create defined areas and maintain an organized aesthetic.

Snowmass Water and Sanitation District received a grant to reimburse homeowners for replacing cool season turf with drought tolerant alternatives. SWSD will rebate $2 per square foot for qualified projects, with a maximum of 3,000 square feet of rebatable area.

Please contact Darrell Smith, Water Resources Manager for more information, 970-923-2056, dsmith@swsd.org. Funding is limited. New construction is not eligible. Existing vegetation must be cool season turf in a healthy state to be eligible for a removal rebate.

Click here to download the full Turf Replacement Checklist.

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