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Was recently at the Lost Coast for a hike and on the way there several of the smaller lakes and rivers were mere rock beds. From what i've heard from friends in

Was recently at the Lost Coast for a hike and on the way there several of the smaller lakes and rivers were mere rock beds. From what i've heard from friends in LA, shops still 'water the side-walk' as they call it.

hoka 12y ago
I'm a bit north of LA, but the country club golf course has never been greener ;-) Joking aside, it does feel like people are trying to make a difference and conserve.
- byoung2 12y ago
  In the last month, 3 of my neighbors have removed their lawns in favor of rockscape or mulch. LADWP is offering $3 per square foot if you remove your lawn, so that is encouraging people.
  - zhng 12y ago
    LADWP - Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
  - jedberg 12y ago
    They're doing that here in the bay area too. My question is, do I have to have grass to count as a lawn? I stopped watering my lawn the day I bought the house, so at this point it is just dirt. Can I still the the $3/sqft to put in turf?
    - holychiz 12y ago
      where can i can more info on this deal? I'm based in Mountain View and willing to stop this front lawn nonsense, especially if they'll pay me for it.
      - pecanpie 12y ago
        A list of Bay Area rebate programs: http://www.bayfriendlycoalition.org/LYL-rebates.shtml http://www.bayfriendlycoalition.org/LYL-rebates.shtml And the program most relevant to your current question: http://www.valleywater.org/Programs/LandscapeRebateProgram.aspx http://www.valleywater.org/Programs/LandscapeRebateProgram.a...
    - melvinmt 12y ago
      "I stopped watering my lawn the day I bought the house" In some cities, not watering your lawn may get you a fine too: http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-brown-lawns-fines-california-drought-20140718-story.html http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-brown-lawns-...
      - jedberg 12y ago
        Yep it sure can. They sent me a nastygram once so I watered for a week till they inspected and then stopped again. It's such a waste to water things that aren't edible. I was just ahead of the curve -- green is the new brown.

hoka 12y ago

I'm a bit north of LA, but the country club golf course has never been greener ;-) Joking aside, it does feel like people are trying to make a difference and conserve.

byoung2 12y ago
In the last month, 3 of my neighbors have removed their lawns in favor of rockscape or mulch. LADWP is offering $3 per square foot if you remove your lawn, so that is encouraging people.
- zhng 12y ago
  LADWP - Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
- jedberg 12y ago
  They're doing that here in the bay area too. My question is, do I have to have grass to count as a lawn? I stopped watering my lawn the day I bought the house, so at this point it is just dirt. Can I still the the $3/sqft to put in turf?
  - holychiz 12y ago
    where can i can more info on this deal? I'm based in Mountain View and willing to stop this front lawn nonsense, especially if they'll pay me for it.
    - pecanpie 12y ago
      A list of Bay Area rebate programs: http://www.bayfriendlycoalition.org/LYL-rebates.shtml http://www.bayfriendlycoalition.org/LYL-rebates.shtml And the program most relevant to your current question: http://www.valleywater.org/Programs/LandscapeRebateProgram.aspx http://www.valleywater.org/Programs/LandscapeRebateProgram.a...
  - melvinmt 12y ago
    "I stopped watering my lawn the day I bought the house" In some cities, not watering your lawn may get you a fine too: http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-brown-lawns-fines-california-drought-20140718-story.html http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-brown-lawns-...
    - jedberg 12y ago
      Yep it sure can. They sent me a nastygram once so I watered for a week till they inspected and then stopped again. It's such a waste to water things that aren't edible. I was just ahead of the curve -- green is the new brown.