Watershed Symposium 2024

Summary:
The Water Conservation Toolbox was developed to provide municipalities and local governments with essential strategies to optimize water conservation. It includes customizable ordinances, rate structures, and landscape incentive programs focused on water conservation, tailored to meet the conservation goals of different community types.

Full Abstract:
The Great Salt Lake Advisory Council, in collaboration with SWCA Environmental Consultants, has developed a comprehensive Water Conservation Toolbox. This toolbox is informed by lessons learned and the specific challenges faced by Utah’s municipalities. It provides practical guidance for setting water prices, including insights into price elasticity and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, it includes model ordinances aimed at reducing outdoor water use and enhancing indoor efficiency. The toolbox also features landscape incentive programs to encourage water-conserving landscaping. Its primary goal is to equip municipalities and local governments with the necessary information and strategies to optimize their water conservation efforts.