Several King County water utilities offer turf replacement and natural lawn rebates, encouraging homeowners to swap thirsty grass for native, drought-tolerant landscaping that protects salmon streams.
Programs like Cascade Water Alliance's Lawn Be Gone and Seattle Public Utilities' RainWise complement statewide water conservation goals. Rebates typically pay per square foot for converting lawn to mulched beds with native or low-water plants, with extra incentives for adding rain gardens or cisterns. Properties draining toward critical salmon habitat such as the Cedar River, Green River, or Lake Washington tributaries often qualify for the highest tier. Utility customers must apply before starting work.
Rebates are voluntary incentive programs, not mandates; failure to maintain converted areas can require repayment of the rebate but not code enforcement penalties.
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