
Desert Landscape looking like an Oasis
Southern Nevada homeowners are conscious of the water shortage in the desert. Since SNWA introduced the drought-related water restrictions, the landscapes of our communities began to reshape. Since 2003 grass front yards are banned at new developments and homeowners of older properties are incentivized to remove water thirsty lawns from their front yards. Together, residents, businesses and municipalities have removed thousands of acres of turf, planted desert landscaping and curbed water waste. Major strides have been accomplished over the last few years lowering the 314 gallons per person per day to about 205 gallons in 2014.
In order to preserve an ...