Lead paragraph
The Water Conservation Team will lead the coordination of an inter-departmental, city-wide Growing Water Smart Leadership Team to leverage resources and promote water efficiency in City projects.
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IP.4Growing Water Smart Coordination
Progress
On time
- Not started
- Planning
- Implementation
- Continuous
Tasks
What has been done?
- 10/01/2024
Non-Functional Turf Replacement Plan
- 07/10/2024
Water Efficient Code Evaluation Report
After participating in the Growing Water Smart program in 2022, the City of Longmont identified the need to update its outdated and unclear code and design standards, particularly regarding landscape efficiency. Engaging Marjo Crugus, a co-leader from the workshop, and securing a Technical Assistance grant from the Sonoroan Institute, the City received a comprehensive review and recommendations report to align its various guiding plans, strengthen design requirements, and enhance water efficiency standards. The report, organized into six themes, aids in prioritizing projects and includes case study examples for decision-makers.
City staff presented ideal code changes to the City Council for direction in 2025.
- 09/30/2022
Sonoran Institute Growing Water Smart Workshop
Staff participated in the Sonoran Institute's Growing Water Smart workshop with members of the Planning Department and Parks and Open Space Department to learn how to work interdepartmentally to influence water-efficient city development.
In partnership with the WaterNow Alliance, the City of Longmont developed a Non-Functional Turf Replacement Plan. This comprehensive plan catalogs all city-owned and maintained turf grass areas, employing a strategic matrix to prioritize spaces for transformation into low-water-consuming landscapes. Through this collaborative effort, we are committed to enhancing sustainability by making informed choices about turf replacement and ensuring the responsible use of water resources across our community.