The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is back this year offering vouchers for drought-tolerant plants while supplies last.
Residents must be Upper District customers to receive a redeemable voucher for up to $250 for climate-appropriate plants to that can transform yards into appealing water-efficient landscapes. The program aims to incentivize residents to plant healthy and thriving gardens that conserve water, officials said.
The aim of the voucher program is to increase the number of climate-appropriate plants in the local landscape while educating the public on suitable plant choices for their properties and plant care. According to the water district. More plant diversity and long-term reduction in water use when new plants are established.
To apply for a landscaping voucher, visit upperwater.org/residential-plant-voucher-program-2/, which also has a list of voucher-approved plant varieties.
The program is first-come, first-served, and vouchers must be redeemed within two months of issuance.
The Upper District covers about 144 square miles in 18 cities and parts of unincorporated Los Angeles County with nearly 1 million residents. Cities in the district are Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, City of Industry, Covina, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, La Puente, Monrovia, Rosemead, San Gabriel, South El Monte, South Pasadena, Temple City and West Covina.
