SALT LAKE CITY (April 17, 2025) – Over 100 million gallons of water will be saved each year through landscape conversions in the 2024 Landscape Incentive Program. This vital initiative, led by the Utah Division of Water Resources and Central Utah, Jordan Valley, Washington County, and Weber Basin Water Conservancy Districts, empowers residents and businesses to save water while reducing water bills and contributing to Utah’s long-term water resilience. 

“Every drop saved helps us secure Utah’s water future,” said Candice Hasenyager, Director of the Division of Water Resources. “With improved programs and new initiatives, we’re excited to make it even easier for residents to save water and make a difference in their communities.”

Three million square feet of lawn was replaced with waterwise landscaping in 2024, with residents receiving over $7 million in funding from the state and water conservancy districts. 

Spring is a wonderful time to replace your lawn with waterwise landscaping. With applications now open, get started on your landscape project today.  This year, more cities will be qualified to have residents participate, and there will be increased funding for select programs and additional resources to help applicants make lasting changes and save water every year with these structural changes. 

What’s new? 

• Higher Incentives: Rebates for smart irrigation controllers and water-efficient toilets have increased, making it easier than ever to conserve water. 
• Landscape Incentive Program: Participants replacing lawn with water-efficient landscaping can now receive $1 to $3 per square foot in qualifying areas. 

How to Apply

Applying for rebates and incentives through slowtheflow.org is straightforward. Navigate to the Tools and Resources tab. Enter your location and follow the instructions to submit an application. Cash in on the savings. 

Applications are reviewed promptly, and most rebate and incentive payments are processed within 6-8 weeks of project completion. 

Do not remove or kill grass prior to application approval and a site visit. Doing so will disqualify you from this incentive.

Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, city or government property, slowtheflow.org has a program for you. Take advantage of these rebates and incentives today and join thousands of Utahns in conserving one of our most precious resources. 

For a property to be eligible for participation in the Landscape Incentive Program, it must be located in a community that has adopted qualifying water-efficient landscape ordinances for all new development.

Landscape ordinance requirements vary by location. Communities within a participating water district service area should work with their water district to adopt landscape ordinances to become eligible for landscape incentives.

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The Utah Division of Water Resources is one of 10 divisions housed within the Department of Natural Resources. Tasked with planning, conserving, developing and protecting Utah’s water resources, the division serves as Utah’s water steward.

For more information, contact Michael Sanchez, public information officer, at 385-226-8967 or email msanchez@utah.gov.