Westminster and Garden Grove urge drought turf turnbacks
From a road trip through the San Joaquin Valley, Brainiac notes California droughts and local efforts to replace water thirsty lawns. Westminster and Garden Grove run ordinances restricting outdoor watering hours and pavement washing, with a drought garden in Westminster and a “cash for grass” program offering two dollars per square foot for lawn conversion to drought tolerant landscaping or hardscaping. Monetary rewards target residential conversions, while city guidance promotes water saving.