Foothill Municipal Water District To Host Turf Removal Class

From FMWD: Foothill Municipal Water District (FMWD) is hosting a Turf Removal class on March 23, 2019 from 9AM to 12 Noon at the La Cañada Presbyterian Church located at 626 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. Attendees will learn a DIY approach to convert their lawn into low-water-use and climate-appropriate landscapes. This class will cover removal of existing grass, design considerations, soil preparation, irrigation systems, planting and garden maintenance.

“This is a great way to kick-start a landscape transformation project,” said Nina Jazmadarian, FMWD General Manager. “Customers can take advantage of the increased incentive offered by Metropolitan Water District of Southern California of $2 per square foot for turf removal as well.” Metropolitan at its February 12, 2019 Board meeting revamped its turf program by increasing the incentive to $2 per square foot for up to 5,000 square feet for homes and 50,000 square feet for commercial projects including schools and parks. “Although we have had a wet winter, it is important for customers to continue saving water. Instead of using water for irrigation, we can store it in our groundwater basins and reservoirs and we will be better prepared for the next drought, “said Richard Atwater, FMWD Board President and Metropolitan representative.

To RSVP for the class, please contact Karen Oblak at koblak@fmwd.com or (818) 790- 4036. To apply for turf removal incentives, please visit bewaterwise.com and look for “Turf Replacement Program.” Applications will be available April 1. Foothill Municipal Water District provides imported water to Crescenta Valley Water District, La Cañada Irrigation District, Mesa Crest Water Company, Valley Water Company, Lincoln Avenue Water Company, Las Flores Water Company and Rubio Cañon Land & Water Association. Kinneloa Irrigation District, another retail agency, takes no water from Foothill.

Image via Shutterstock