Replace your lawn. Save water. Support Colorado landscapes.
Resource Central’s Lawn Replacement program helps Colorado homeowners replace thirsty grass with waterwise landscapes that save an average of 15,000 gallons of water each year. It is our most impactful program for water savings, helping communities build a more resilient Colorado one yard at a time.
Through partnerships with local water providers and municipalities, our nonprofit is able to offer these services at a significantly reduced cost, making conservation both practical and accessible.
Time to Roll It Up! Applications are Closed for 2026
We are so grateful to the community for digging waterwise yards this season! With your support, we said “sod long” to nearly 350,000 square feet of thirsty lawns through July …and counting!
To keep saving water this season:
- Preorder Garden In A Box kits for pickup in August & September
- Join our interest list for a free Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation
- Attend our free online Waterwise Yard Seminars
- Visit our Materials Reuse center for gardening tools & landscaping supplies
For next year’s application dates, project tips, waterwise resources, and more, sign up for our 2027 Lawn Replacement Interest List & Newsletter.
Does My Lawn Qualify For This Program?
Project areas must be at least 200 square feet and replaced with at least 50% waterwise plants. Participants and properties must be in good standing with their water provider or municipality. You must also agree to adjust sprinklers or watering schedules to support a low water landscape and improve water efficiency. All projects must follow local ordinances and receive HOA approval, if required.
To participate in the Do-It-Yourself program, lawn removal cannot begin until your project is approved by our team. If removal has already started or been completed, the project is not eligible.
Explore Our Other Water Programs!
Colorado’s semi-arid climate means every drop of water matters. Resource Central offers a suite of proven water conservation programs designed to help residents create beautiful, climate-adapted landscapes that use water wisely.
Learn the basics of low-water landscaping with Waterwise Yard Seminars, planting low-water Garden In A Box kits, or optimizing your irrigation system with Slow the Flow. Our programs work together to support every step of your waterwise yard transformation.
Join thousands of Coloradans working with Resource Central to make waterwise landscapes the new norm across Colorado.
Hear From Your Neighbors!
Community Reviews
4.8 star rating overall
“This makes lawn conversion much more accessible. We’ve wanted to do this for years, and this program helped us get the process started on our massive lawn. We plan to apply again next year to keep chunking out that grass.”
Program Participant, 2025
“I love this program, I’ve been telling all my friends and clients (I’m a landscaper) about it! I dug out over 1300 square feet of turf with mostly a shovel over the course of 2 months while working a full time landscaping job, and it was so rewarding after I finished up and planted my Garden in a Boxes!”
Program Participant, 2025
“Honestly, I wish I did this sooner. I’m COMPLETELY satisfied with the process (from the application through completion) and have recommended the program to all of my friends looking to remove turf and conserve water.”
Program Participant, 2025
Know Your Watering Restrictions & Guidelines
Given Colorado’s semi-arid climate, it’s common for water utilities to limit the days, times, and how long you can water your landscape. Sometimes this is purely to conserve water, and sometimes it’s to reduce daily demands on water systems. With the historically low snowpack in winter 2025-2026, many providers are implementing stricter drought-related watering restrictions. Use the search tool below to find the restrictions and guidelines for your water utility.
Want to offer a Lawn Replacement program to your residents or customers? Learn about water conservation partnerships here.
