Officials launch bold new rebate program for homeowners to make landscaping upgrades: 'An extraordinary amount of remaining opportunity'

Officials launch bold new rebate program for homeowners to make landscaping upgrades: 'An extraordinary amount of remaining opportunity'

A bold rebate program is helping families save money while transforming thirsty lawns in St. George, Utah, into vibrant desert landscapes. For decades, grass was the default — but residents are now getting paid to make a change that works better for their wallets and their yards. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that the Washington County Water Conservancy District launched the rebate in 2022. The district pays $2 for each of the first 5,000 squar…