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El Paso trims lawns to curb drought and save water
El Paso, once famous for green lawns, sharply reduces turf after a 1979 study warned of a looming water crisis. The city spent 11 million dollars to replace grass with gravel and desert plants, enacted watering restrictions, and offered rebates and efficient fixtures, guiding other cities toward turf removal programs.
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EL Paso
Texas
San Antonio
Austin
Fred Fierro
Cielo Vista
Fierro
Soledad
West Texas
Robert Lee