Nonfunctional Turf

Aurora, Colorado

Aurora Restricts ‘Cool Weather Turf’ For New Development

Drought is reshaping western U.S. landscapes. Las Vegas banned ornamental grass in 2021. Aurora is now the first municipality in Colorado to curb the use of some grasses in new developments.

August 14, 2022 - The Denver Gazette

View of golf course at The Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada

New Las Vegas Golf Courses Barred From Using Colorado River Water

A new rule from the Las Vegas Valley Water District prohibits new golf courses in the city from using Colorado River water for irrigation.

November 15, 2021 - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Nevada Grass

Nevada Bans the Use of Colorado River Water for Ornamental Grass

AB 356 could be "the most aggressive municipal water conservation measure that's been taken in the western United States."

June 15, 2021 - The Nevada Independent

Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Las Vegas Water Authorities Want to Ban Ornamental Grass

Despite the region's best efforts to conserve water, there's still a lot of grass in the Las Vegas that no one ever walks or plays on. That could change soon.

April 15, 2021 - Associated Press

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