Unknown resident, a public commenter, said Flagstaff has become "a water-wise community," arguing that converting lawns to native landscaping has reduced per-capita water use even as population has grown. The commenter said many residents have turned lawns into native grasses and plants, which they described as "an excellent way to have a beautiful garden" that uses less water.

The remarks were delivered during public comment at a meeting; the transcript did not include numeric estimates for population growth or the magnitude of the per-capita water reduction. The commenter attributed the reduction in water use to widespread adoption of native landscaping and turf replacement but did not provide supporting data or specify policy measures or programs.

No ordinance, motion, or formal board action accompanied the comment in the transcript. The discussion, as recorded, was limited to advocacy for water-wise landscaping as a water-conservation practice rather than a request tied to a specific funding program or regulation. The transcript also did not identify any city staff response or follow-up direction from the meeting's governing body.

The comment highlights local interest in water conservation techniques such as native-plant landscaping and turf conversion; stakeholders looking for implementation details would need to consult Flagstaff Water Services or meeting minutes for any related programs, incentives, or results that were not specified in the transcript.