The Southern Nevada Water Authority reports that the region has approximately 11 years’ worth of water resources saved. Yet, conservation efforts persist as people continue to remove and replace grass under Assembly Bill 356. The bill, passed in 2021, targets non-functional turf—grass that provides no recreational benefit. … Laura McSwain, founder and president of the Water Fairness Coalition, expressed concerns about the environmental impact of these efforts. … [Bronson Mack from the Southern Nevada Water Authority] highlighted that conservation efforts have reduced Colorado River water consumption by more than 35%.