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Turf removal and xeriscaping are effective for conserving water in Arizona. By replacing traditional lawns with drought-tolerant plants and water-efficient landscaping techniques, homeowners and businesses can significantly reduce their outdoor water usage while maintaining attractive landscapes. How do we use this in a game?

Topic: Turf removal with Xeriscape, aka low-water use plants

Source:

https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/water/water-conservation/rebates⁠

This specific source has topics including rebates offered by Scottsdale Water for water conservation efforts. It highlights the importance of water conservation and the benefits of using water-efficient technologies.

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Key takeaways:

Turf removal: Removing grass, especially traditional lawns, can save a lot of water. Traditional lawns use 35 to 60 gallons of water per square foot per year.

Xeriscaping: This is a landscaping method that uses drought-tolerant plants, rocks, and other materials to create gardens that require minimal water.

Water savings: By replacing traditional lawns with xeriscaping, it is possible to save up to 60 gallons of water per square foot per year.

Rebates: Scottsdale Water offers rebates for turf removal and xeriscape landscaping to encourage residents to adopt water-saving practices.

Overall, the article highlights that turf removal and xeriscaping are effective ways to conserve water and reduce water bills.

Source:

https://www.amwua.org/what-you-can-do/rebates-and-resources⁠

This article has information about water conservation programs and rebates offered by various municipalities within Arizona. It also talks about the importance of energy conservation and the connection between water and energy use.

Key takeaways:

Municipal water conservation programs: Each municipality in Arizona has its own unique blend of water conservation programs. They are tailored to meet their customer’s needs and to address their water management goals.

Rebates and resources: There are specific conservation pages of individual municipalities relatd to information on available rebates and resources.

Energy rebates: Specific energy providers have specific rebates and incentives they offer for energy conservation, as energy use is connected to water use.

ENERGY STAR products: There is an ENERGY STAR label on products that are encouraged to buy to save energy and water.

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Arizona Municipal Water Users Association (AMWUA): AMWUA is a non-profit organization that represents the interests of Arizona’s municipal water utilities.

Overall, it emphasizes the importance of water and energy conservation and has the resources to learn more about available rebates and programs.

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https://www.amwua.org/landscaping-with-style⁠

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https://wateruseitwisely.com/saving-water-outdoors/how-to-xeriscape/⁠

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Xeriscape Design

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Landscape in a style that requires little or no irrigation

Can save 50% or more of regular outdoor water use

Turf removal

7 gallons/sq.ft. per year as compared to 35 to 60 gallons which regular lawns use /sq.ft. per year.

Native and desert-adapted plants

Can use up to 50-75% less water than non-native species

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Water Use Based on a Landscape area of 1,000 square feet

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High Water Use plants

36,137 gallons/year

Moderate Water Use plants

22, 586 gallons/year

Low Water Use plants

9,034 gallons/year

Very Low Water Use plants

4,517 gallons/year

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From the highest estimate to the lowest estimate, you could potentially save 17,103 gallons of water every single year.

Specific Plants based on Location & Elevation in Arizona

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Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert⁠

- Arizona Municipal Water Users Association

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Verde Valley Low Water Use Drought Tolerant Plant List⁠

- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension - Yavapai County and ADWR

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Cochise County Fall Plant List⁠

- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

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Northern Arizona Invasive Plant List⁠

- This is a list of plants that are invasive and should not be added to the landscape. Developed by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension & Coconino County

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