California bans watering 'non-functional' grass in some areas, strengthening drought rules

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The ban on decorative grass doesn’t apply to yards at individual homes. There are exemptions for sports fields, grassy areas where people gather, and for watering to keep trees healthy.

by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The measures also require local water suppliers statewide to activate “Level 2" of their local contingency plans to prepare for a shortage of up to 20%.

“Any part of the golf course that is being used for the game of golf, such as the greens and the fairways, are functional,” said Edward Ortiz, a spokesperson for the state water board. “However, water agencies and golf courses need to evaluate whether other turf on a golf course property is functional or not.”The emergency regulations are to remain in effect for a year, and may be extended by the state water board.

and urged them to step up efforts to get people to reduce water use. In July, Newsom called for Californians to voluntarily cut water use 15%. But the water savings through March have amounted to just 3.7% less than a 2020 baseline. Water use in cities and townsSome who attended the meeting said Newsom called the increase in water use a “black eye.

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