• The project area is at least 200 square feet.
• The project area is currently landscaped with a living, maintained grass.
• The project has not yet started.
• The project area will NOT include artificial turf, concrete, gravel driveways, or parking areas.
• Lawn areas that remain after the conversion, or are created as part of the conversion, must have a minimum width of eight feet.
• The converted area will include at least 50% plant coverage at maturity.

A conservation technician must complete an initial site visit before any work begins. Projects where grass has already been removed or work has started prior to inspection are not eligible for this program, with no exceptions.

• Current photos of the project area.
• A base map of the project area highlighting grass slated for removal - a Google Maps screenshot works great. View Example
• A landscape plan (top-down view) that labels plants/planting areas, hardscaped areas, ground cover, irrigation changes and other landscape elements. View Example
• A current water bill is required to verify service through a retail water provider. Properties served solely by a private well are not eligible.

With the property owner's authorization, someone other than the property owner may submit an application on the owner's behalf. The property owner must review and sign the Participation Agreement, and all incentive payments will be made payable to the property owner.

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