Utah Advances Water Conservation Legislation That Reframes the Role of Turf

The Utah Legislative Water Development Commission unanimously approved the Water Wise Landscaping Amendments on November 20, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Keven Stratton, promotes appropriate grass species paired with smart irrigation…

States Departments of Agriculture Support Turfgrass Benefits Study

Earlier this year, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture unanimously adopted a resolution supporting a federal study of the potential benefits preserving and maintaining turfgrass and greenspaces are, even in drought prone…

Colorado HB 1113 Expands Uses for Low Input Turfgrass

During the 2025 legislative calendar a bill in Colorado was introduced to limit the amount of turf that can be installed on multi-dwelling and residential property.   The legislation “Limit Turf in New Residential Development” (HB 1113)…

Utah SB 305 Dramatically Broadens Definition of “Functional Turf”

During the 2025 legislative calendar a bill to address “Water Wise Landscaping “ (SB 305) was introduced by Senator Keven Stratton on  February 19th and referred to Utah State Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment.…