The city of Los Angeles has received over $19 million in state grant money for climate resilience projects, which includes the Department of Water and Power’s (DWP) turf replacement program. The program will provide free yard transformations in underserved communities.
During a news conference in the Harbor Area, Mayor Karen Bass, along with city leaders and local water officials, received the check from the California Department of Water Resources. $14.6 million will be allocated to the turf replacement program, while the remaining funds will be used for the Dominguez Gap Recycled Water Project in Wilmington.
The DWP’s general manager and chief engineer, Martin Adams, stated that more than 2,500 properties could benefit from the turf replacement program, set to launch in early next year.
The program aims to provide rebates to single-family homeowners in disadvantaged communities, allowing them to replace their lawns with water-efficient landscapes designed and installed by professional landscapers under contract with the DWP.
“With climate change and the possibility of recurring droughts, we understand the need for more action in this great city,” said Councilman Tim McOsker, representing the 15th District.
Mayor Bass praised the funding and emphasized that the money will support environmental initiatives in the city.
“Although we’ve had a wet year, we are aware that droughts will return,” she said. “We believe that we can find approximately 2,000 to 3,000 households willing to transition from traditional lawns to drought-resistant plants.”
The DWP will provide further details on the turf replacement program in the near future, urging its customers to keep an eye on their bills for participation. More information will be released in the upcoming months.
The Dominguez Gap Recycled Water Project is a pipeline connection project aimed at offsetting the demand for drinking water supply in L.A. It is estimated to save the amount of drinking water used by 47,000 L.A. customers each year, according to the DWP.
This project is a collaborative effort among various agencies, including L.A County Public Works and the Water Replenishment District, and is projected to be completed by 2025.
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