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City outlines parks water-conservation plan, including turf conversions and staff training
Summary
City staff presented a parks water-conservation plan proposing three water-conserving landscape projects in 2026, inventorying irrigation systems, training two staff as Qualified Water Efficient Landscapers, and partnering with local water districts and outreach groups.
City staff briefed the council on a parks-focused water-conservation plan intended to reduce municipal water use and encourage resident conservation. The presentation called for inventorying irrigation equipment, establishing a water-use baseline and monitoring with EyeOnWater, preparing a drought emergency plan for parks, and planning three water-conserving landscape projects in 2026 that include turf conversions.
Presenter slides list both operational actions and outreach: train two staff as Qualified Water Efficient Landscapers, partner with Jordan Valley Water District and the nonprofit Slow The Flow for incentives and messaging, and use enforcement and recognition programs (for example, a "Beautiful Yard Award") to encourage behavior change. The presentation also promoted a public SSL class (March 14) and linked to the Utah watering guide for resident use.
The materials advise residents to prioritize watering trees, tune irrigation systems, and consider replacing turf where appropriate; a slide mentioned a 20% chance of normal snowpack as context for expected dry conditions. Contact and presenter credentials for Catherine Taylor were provided in the packet.
