As Southern Nevada moves closer to the state-mandated deadline regarding decorative grass, property managers are encouraged to start landscape projects now to avoid contractor bottlenecks and ensure compliance with the law. Beginning January 2027, Nevada law prohibits the use of Colorado River water to irrigate decorative, nonfunctional grass at … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Businesses
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The Capacity for GrowthNevada’s Utility Companies Pave the Way for Economic Development
Flip a switch, lights go on. Set the thermostat, natural gas flows. Water flows from faucets. Nevada is a desert, so water conservation is natural. But the capacity to supply utilities statewide depends on conservation of natural resources and increased production of utilities businesses and residents depend on. Utilities companies work behind the scenes, making investments … [Read more...] about The Capacity for Growth
Don’t Fall BehindAs Deadline to Replace Decorative Grass Nears
Forward-thinking businesses like the Aliante Golf Club have replaced water-thirsty, decorative grass with drought-resistant landscapes well before a state-mandated deadline targeting nonfunctional turf takes effect. A Nevada law passed in 2021 prohibits the use of Colorado River water delivered by local utilities to irrigate decorative grass at businesses, HOAs, and … [Read more...] about Don’t Fall Behind
Deadline ApproachesFor Businesses to Replace Nonfunctional grass
The Nevada law prohibiting use of Colorado River water to irrigate nonfunctional grass at businesses, multi-family properties, HOAs and other commercial properties takes effect in 18 months. It will be illegal to irrigate decorative grass at non-single-family residential properties as of Jan. 1, 2027. Southern Nevada relies on the Colorado River for 90 percent of its water … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaches
Clock Is Ticking on Useless Grass, Cash IncentivesRebate for Nonfunctional Grass Conversion Projects Will Be Reduced in 2025
Time is quickly running out for businesses, HOAs and multifamily properties to get the most out of the cash incentives offered by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) for replacing thirsty non-functional grass with drought-friendly landscaping. The SNWA recently approved changes to the Water Smart Landscapes rebate program that will decrease cash incentives for … [Read more...] about Clock Is Ticking on Useless Grass, Cash Incentives
Deadline to Tear Out Nonfunctional TurfCreeping Closer
With the deadline to get rid of nonfunctional turf quickly approaching, there’s no better time than right now for businesses, HOAs and multifamily properties to upgrade their useless thirsty grass to water-smart landscaping. Cash incentives for grass replacement could dry up before a Nevada law requiring the removal of nonfunctional turf across the Las Vegas Valley goes into … [Read more...] about Deadline to Tear Out Nonfunctional Turf
SNWA Boosts IncentivesFor Evaporative Cooling Technology, Landscapes Rebate
Water conservation is a key strategy to managing water resources and responding to ongoing drought conditions in the Colorado River basin that are challenging water supplies in the West. To help ensure the community’s long-term sustainability, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) recently augmented two of its voluntary water conservation incentive programs. The SNWA … [Read more...] about SNWA Boosts Incentives
Southern Nevada Ramps up Conservation MeasuresAll Sectors of the Community Contributing
From resorts to residents, every water user in Southern Nevada will be contributing to new conservation measures designed to significantly drive down water use. The water-efficiency initiatives help ensure the Las Vegas Valley continues to thrive despite federally mandated shortage conditions that decreased Southern Nevada's water supply by a combined 15 billion … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Ramps up Conservation Measures
Older Properties Get a “Facelift”Meet New Law Requirements by Replacing Grass
Worn, splotchy grass is a pet peeve for long-time Las Vegas resident Kathryn Harper, who has been a property manager since 2005. When she added a number of mature commercial properties to her management portfolio a few years ago, she realized the business properties needed a facelift to meet modern aesthetics her clients and their customers expect. “When these older … [Read more...] about Older Properties Get a “Facelift”
SNWA’s Infrastructure InvestmentsHelp Secure Access to Water Supply
Southern Nevada will face additional reductions to its main water supply in 2023 due to a climate change-fueled megadrought in the Colorado River Basin and declining Lake Mead water levels. The community’s 300,000 acre-foot annual allocation will be reduced by 25,000 acre-feet (8 billion gallons) under the next level of federal shortage conditions. “Last year, we used … [Read more...] about SNWA’s Infrastructure Investments
Southern Nevada CCIMPassing the Torch to the Next Generation of Professionals
Engineers, title agents, bankers, attorneys, contractors and beyond, CCIM Southern Nevada membership is open to anyone interested in classes, events and networking with the organization. CCIM stands for Certified Commercial Investment Member, and those involved in the organization can serve on committees and organize events. To be on the board, however, requires CCIM … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada CCIM
Infrastructure InvestmentsAssure Our Community’s Water Future
With climate-change fueled megadrought continuing to affect water availability in the Colorado River Basin—including Lake Mead, the source of 90 percent of our community’s water supply—the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) continues to invest in critical infrastructure projects that assure a safe, reliable supply of water for the community. These infrastructure … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Investments
Groundbreaking LawRequires Businesses Replace Decorative Grass
Nevada is the first state in the nation to outlaw grass at existing non-single-family properties through a new law that prohibits use of Colorado River water to irrigate decorative grass by the end of 2026. The turf removal law targets nonfunctional grass in streetscapes, medians, parking lots and other areas not used for recreation in Southern Nevada. When fully enacted, … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Law
New Law Targets Turf in Southern NevadaWill Save 10 Percent of Water Supply
A new law aimed at increasing water efficiency will help businesses conserve nearly 10 percent of Southern Nevada’s water supply. The law, Assembly Bill 356, prohibits the use of water delivered by Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) member agencies to irrigate decorative grass in streetscapes, medians, parking lots, and other areas where it does not serve a recreational or … [Read more...] about New Law Targets Turf in Southern Nevada
Sundial Drive HOA Avoided Fee IncreaseBy Replacing Decorative Grass
When mulling over the pros and cons of keeping its water-thirsty grass last year, the Sundial Drive Homeowner’s Association (HOA) surveyed its residents for input. The board was deciding whether to keep the grass and raise HOA fees to cover water and maintenance costs or replace the grass with a water-smart landscape. While some residents expressed strong support for keeping … [Read more...] about Sundial Drive HOA Avoided Fee Increase