To celebrate Earth Week, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) is rolling out a new program to work with local communities on multiple turf and landscape replacement projects that will save water and help combat against future droughts and climate change. What makes this innovative partnership unique is the focus on replacing turf at businesses and institutions rather than solely residential sites. In collaboration with Watershed Progressive, DWR’s Turf Replacement Pilot Program provides direct assistance to replace ornamental turf with drought-tolerant and water-efficient landscaping in California’s frontline communities. Supported by the Budget Act of 2021, the program is investing $35 million in communities that are on the frontlines of climate change, lack reliable water supplies, and need support with restoring natural environments.