Planting Requirements:

•    Perennial plants must cover at least 35% of the converted project area at maturity.  Trees are encouraged but will not be considered in density calculations.
•    Completed projects must be covered with 3-4 inches of permeable gravel, bark, rock or mulch, or similar material in areas not covered by artificial turf, concrete, brick or stone.
•    If landscape fabric is used (not recommended), it must be permeable to water and air.

•    Concrete areas do not qualify for a square foot rebate, but pavers, bricks, stone and other permeable materials are permitted provided the project area satisfies the 35% plant and shrub cover requirement.
•    Artificial turf must be permeable to water and air.  It does not count as contributing toward the 35% plant and shrub cover requirement.

Irrigation Requirements: 

   Completed project area must be irrigated with a low-volume drip system that:
•    Replaces the existing irrigation system servicing the project area

• Proper Backflow Assembly must be installed on the irrigation system.

•    Minimizes evapotranspiration losses
•    Maintains the project area’s drought-resistant plants, shrubs and trees in a healthy state
•    Will be verified by MRWSSD staff inspecting the project area

•    Bubblers, micro-spray emitters and foggers are not allowed.

 

Click here for  a list of Drought Tolerant Plants

 

*Please be sure to review your Participation Agreement to confirm that your project meets ALL requirements in order to receive you rebate.*