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She explained the program is administered by four major water districts across the state, with the Division of Water Resources stepping in where a local district does not run the program. Candace showed a Google Sheet that lists cities, the agency that runs the program in each area and whether a location is eligible; the sheet also links to contacts and program guidelines. She said program requirements and guidelines \"vary by location,\" and encouraged attendees to consult the spreadsheet for specifics.

During Q&A at the end of the webinar, Candace confirmed the program is open to most property types, including homeowners associations, businesses, institutional facilities, school districts and cities, but excludes golf courses and city parks. She also said the Division and partners will send a follow‑up email with resource links and registration for the next session.

Attendees were directed to Utah Water Savers, local water districts and conservation garden parks for more information, and to use the weekly lawn watering guide and local extension services for region‑specific advice.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Waterwise Landscapes DIY Series: Switch to Drip","oneSentenceSummary","Candace Scheible of the Division of Water Resources summarized the landscape incentive program structure, the $3 per square foot maximum incentive, how local districts administer the program, and which property types are eligible.","taxTitle","Utah Division of Water Rights, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah","taxId",76713,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6249499,"Extension educators urge spring clean‑up, targeted pest sprays and irrigation audits for Utah landscapes",466,219000,685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205201-7a75e68573cfb5c43d3ef8904738d535&start=219&end=685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205201-7a75e68573cfb5c43d3ef8904738d535/thumbnail_219000.jpg","/articles/6249499/Utah/Extension-educators-urge-spring-cleanup-targeted-pest-sprays-and-irrigation-audits-for-Utah-landscapes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249499-3bd22f93d76c4246449576e2698529e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485881&Signature=IzeiFjy3akZ-mfJTqYWpokMWZFer-Oi2r7FC7ezW8Xtore~4vQE5fjoHCgTGas2gAohKFecK-~1TVmn9zpXHy8yG6pBIzebAYp1Ku5IOA1uwjvv6Gpe2DTafdMtd1ZQrAa6aRH2ZmuhLmROmW6-k4AwMHIjV5gsdPYZlbTc-2TjmMqXp386BUuL5wYqnJw~WgiuGXGuOVo4iDhh45dOMfl7UEiOZKlUZOTj~wK8XvQyXJvVovFzjDWv7knkT238uccT-Ua2e6-pXHIVZnapa75jtc7uL1Q8-oQW1n7cmPaphpS-IsNs1lieMvk7n6O-Q18-cC9rA~2dVk6ObhIKQcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roe and Ben, extension educators with Utah State University Extension, gave a rapid spring maintenance briefing for Utah’s cooler and warmer regions, respectively. Roe said spring is a key time to \"get outside, into your garden and start cleaning things up,\" listing tasks such as cutting back ornamental grasses, dividing perennials and leaving spring bulb foliage until it dies back.

Roe recommended delaying turf watering in cooler parts of the state per the weekly lawn watering guide, performing irrigation system audits, adding a fresh layer of mulch to conserve moisture and slow weed germination, and applying iron supplements for trees and shrubs showing deficiency. He also advised aerating turf and applying nitrogen in early spring and treating for lilac ash borer at the appropriate time for affected plants.

Ben focused on warmer southwestern areas (St. George, Kanab and Moab) and warned homeowners installing desert plants that the agave snout weevil has become more common. He described the pest’s behavior: the dime‑sized beetle lays eggs whose larvae burrow into agave and introduce bacteria that cause the plant heart to rot and collapse; once collapsed, plants must be removed. He said the effective preventive treatment the extension has found is imidacloprid applied now each year in susceptible areas.

Both educators encouraged residents to use local extension offices for water audits and soil testing; Roe noted soils vary across Utah (sand drains quickly, clay drains slowly) and that many Utah soils are nitrogen deficient, which can be mistaken for drought stress. The presenters suggested checking the state weekly watering calendar and local conservation gardens for region‑specific schedules and demonstrations.","Utah State University Extension educators provided seasonal maintenance guidance—pruning perennials, cutting ornamental grasses, mulching, timing iron applications and aerating turf—and warned homeowners in warmer areas about the agave snout weevil and treatment timing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6249503,"Sandy City presenter outlines how homeowners can switch from sprinklers to drip irrigation and access incentives",1866,720000,2586000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205201-7a75e68573cfb5c43d3ef8904738d535&start=720&end=2586","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205201-7a75e68573cfb5c43d3ef8904738d535/thumbnail_720000.jpg","/articles/6249503/Utah/Sandy-City-presenter-outlines-how-homeowners-can-switch-from-sprinklers-to-drip-irrigation-and-access-incentives","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249503-e389badc5f11652f269861ef8e62d5a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770485881&Signature=n10V8qrvUZG-kG2-Hkv~eRtAtHUareRbzgOAJdKXe9C5NL~viXTUqzcLkKWkl39fgbI7z0zQgIxqNmk5iwozW585XL1rE8DzSwLvjXGebyZxoytt3k-1tz9Z-ZbjQNWI8DrcFGCT8mfWnquSYo1Wijf6s17Mt7vmwXTQt~bBhQBLDlQHD3hDkrURrH7xE1MtX-TxydaiQOgjXXCpWwuG1cWI~mfBvCxIExzdGU1QgbiNMraR99pYN9YQ-fWxMgF7Toyw3XhjBG5hF~rLUY-LYJH4HWUfLVi5bq5CJcNJ~QMrVUxuEWuZKbOL5rMbOiCcGjfDLihzQZ2p4K4Aa05CkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nikki, an outreach and education specialist with Sandy City Public Utilities, walked webinar attendees through how to convert sprinkler systems to drip irrigation and what to expect for costs, run times and rebates. \"Drip irrigation is the most efficient,\" Nikki said, adding that drip systems typically run longer but use water more directly at plant roots.

The presentation outlined practical steps for homeowners: inventory and map existing zones, identify which sprinkler station controls each area, choose between inline and point‑source drip, and install a pressure reducer and filter before the drip inlet. Nikki advised that when retrofitting, \"you have to switch the whole zone\" to drip or add a separate valve so the drip can run on its own schedule, noting that mixing overhead spray and drip on one zone is inefficient.

Nikki provided technical guidance used in the field: standard spacing guidance (lines and emitters commonly spaced about 12 inches for dense plantings), a working rule of roughly 200 square feet of irrigated area per drip system inlet, and suggested parts including half‑inch emitter tubing, fittings, tube stakes, flush end caps and an optional air valve for noisy lines. She described two main drip types: inline drip (built‑in emitters in medium‑duty tubing) and point‑source drip (modular emitters connected by quarter‑inch spaghetti tubing).

She contrasted typical system performance: overhead spray in suburban settings averages about 50% application efficiency while drip ranges 90–98% efficiency, and noted typical runtime differences: spray zones often run minutes per cycle while drip needs longer runs (often 30–60 minutes) at lower pressure. Nikki recommended visiting Utah Water Savers and checking the Division of Water Resources spreadsheet to confirm eligibility for the statewide landscape incentive program, and noted that some local programs offer rebates that can improve return on investment.

During audience Q&A, Nikki addressed retrofit specifics: retrofit kits that include pressure reducers and filters can be sufficient for small conversions (about 200 square feet per kit); if a homeowner is converting a small park strip tied to a larger lawn zone, they should either convert the entire zone or install a new valve dedicated to the park strip. She also discussed winterizing (draining or blowing out lines) and options to protect retrofit components in park strips (irrigation boxes, lower risers, or moving risers inward where feasible).

The session closed with links and resources for further help, including local irrigation specialty stores, Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) certification as a hiring filter for contractors, USU Extension resources, and local conservation garden parks for hands‑on examples.","Sandy City Public Utilities’ Nikki explained the water‑saving benefits, retrofit steps and rebate eligibility for converting sprinkler zones to drip irrigation, and answered attendee questions on zoning, pressure reduction and parts.","actionData","errors"]

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Division of Water Resources outlines statewide landscape incentive program and how to check eligibility

Extension educators urge spring clean‑up, targeted pest sprays and irrigation audits for Utah landscapes

Sandy City presenter outlines how homeowners can switch from sprinklers to drip irrigation and access incentives