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Laredo utility committee advances xeriscape conservation push, eyes SAWS model and school outreach
Summary
The City of Laredo’s Utilities Advisory Committee discussed a xeriscape water-conservation initiative, plans to consult San Antonio Water System for program design, potential nursery partnerships and school-based education and incentive pilots to reduce irrigation demand.
The City of Laredo Utilities Advisory Committee on Jan. 15 discussed an initiative to reduce residential irrigation demand by promoting xeriscape landscaping and conservation measures.
Dr. T, the utilities staff lead, said the proposal was brought forward earlier by “Dr. King” and that staff postponed detailed work until March 2026 to focus on higher-priority pipeline and staffing issues. "We did, communicate with Dr. King... we pushed this to March '26," Dr.…
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