Evaluate the project’s landscaping needs and develop water savings goals. Consider opportunities to use native or adapted vegetation to reduce irrigation needs. Look for all water sources on the site, such as stormwater, graywater, treated wastewater, and

Lawn as the default landscape planting doesn't make sense in dry climates, where its lushness can only be maintained at the cost of frequent watering. Xeriscaping such as shown here, using native and drought-resistant plants, is a better choice.
Las Vegas Valley Water District

Evaluate the project’s landscaping needs and develop water savings goals. Consider opportunities to use native or adapted vegetation to reduce irrigation needs. Look for all water sources on the site, such as stormwater, graywater, treated wastewater, and note opportunities for using that water for irrigation. Include water savings goals in the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) for EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning.

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Evaluate the project’s landscaping needs and develop water savings goals. Consider opportunities to use native or adapted vegetation to reduce irrigation needs. Look for all water sources on the site, such as stormwater, graywater, treated wastewater, and