Northern Water launches collaborative water-efficient landscape grants |
Written by Frank Kinder, Northern Water |
Tuesday, October 08, 2019 04:00 AM |
Berthoud-based Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern Water) has a long history of facilitating water efficiency through studies, its Conservation Gardens and industry certification classes. Yet, increased demand for landscape water efficiency assistance has driven Northern Water to expand its support of the green industry and efforts to enhance landscape water use and value. After collaboration and stakeholder feedback, Northern Water identified opportunities to help water users manage their water better. Created in 2017, the Water Efficiency Program now offers multiple, complementary solutions to build more capacity for efficient water use in the region. Northern Water: the big picture Collaborative Water-Efficient Landscape Grant Program As part of the grant program, Northern Water experts will review the project’s design and assist with signage and other materials so the projects can serve as satellite water-efficiency demonstration and education sites in the region. Why Grants? While managing water use and costs is often a primary motivator for residents to pursue landscape updates, HOA boards, property managers and business owners have other reasons to update their landscaping, too. These motivations include preparing for drought, developing landscapes that add environmental benefits such as habitat, plant diversity and pollination, offering educational opportunities about drought resilience or adding social connectivity opportunities through amenities. Environmentally and socially responsible use of land and water can save money and be sustainable, too. This is an excerpt from an article that appeared in the September/October 2019 issue of Colorado Green. Read the full article online. Read more in this issue of Colorado Green NOW: |