Landscape Smarter, Not Harder
Although Uintah County has been practicing water-wise irrigation, we knew there was more to learn. So we picked up the phone and called the experts.
The County reached out to the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and invited Casey Finlinson to bring the Localscapes program to Uintah County. The goal wasn't just for County employees to learn—it was to give our residents the opportunity to learn right alongside us. After all, being good stewards of our resources and good neighbors starts with being willing to keep learning.
We had a great turnout, with residents from across Uintah County coming to learn about something that affects nearly every homeowner: how to create a yard that looks great, uses less water, and requires less work.
The program is built around a simple idea: the best landscapes aren't the ones that need the most water—they're the ones designed to work with Utah's climate instead of against it.
And that's good news for Uintah County. Beautiful yards, lower water bills, less maintenance, and smarter use of one of our most valuable resources is something we can all get behind.
Image courtesy of Localscapes
One of the best parts? You don't have to look far to get started. Several local nurseries carry Utah native and water-wise plants that are well suited to our elevation and soils. Depending on where you live, you may also qualify for rebates to help replace turf, plant trees, install drip irrigation, upgrade irrigation controllers, and more.
Native Utah Plant, Apache Plume, Fallugia paradoxa
There may also be money available to help with the transition. Depending on where you live, the Central Utah Water Conservancy District offers rebates for:
Replacing turf with water-wise landscaping
Planting qualifying trees
Converting irrigation systems to drip irrigation
Installing smart irrigation controllers Replacing older toilets with water-efficient models
The Localscapes presentation is now available on the Uintah County website for anyone who would like to learn more.
Now we'd love your input. If we bring another class to Uintah County, which topic would you like to see next?
Qualifying for a Landscape Incentive
Planting Bed Design
Water-wise Park Strips
Proper Lawn Care
Plants for Utah Landscapes
Take our survey and help us choose the next class!
