Eagle County is finding that turf replacement works better when residents get more than a rebate.
Cynthia Koehler of WaterNow points to the Beyond Lawn program as a model because it pairs financial incentives with on-site audits and property-specific guidance.
Those evaluations help homeowners see where nonfunctional turf can be removed, what could replace it, and how a redesigned landscape can still be attractive and useful while using less water.
That hands-on support appears to be driving participation. More than 60,000 square feet of turf has been replaced through the program, and demand for the audits has created a waiting list.
The approach addresses a common barrier in landscape conservation: property owners may support the idea of using less water but still need help figuring out what to do on their own site.
For Koehler, the lesson from Eagle County is that successful turf replacement depends on implementation support, not just incentives.
That combination of rebates, evaluations, and customized guidance could offer a practical model for other Colorado communities trying to reduce outdoor water use.
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