County buying lawns to save water

Washington County in southern Utah is offering property owners $2 per square foot of converted turf, up to 5,000 square feet. The funding is split between the Washington County Water Conservancy and the state of Utah, which matches the county dollar for dollar.  Utah Legislature allocated $8 million dollars to launch the program, with $3 million recurring annually. 

Route Fifty | This Utah county will buy your lawn to save water