Southern California businesses, schools, homeowners associations and other institutions that choose to replace grass with more sustainable landscaping will receive additional financial assistance to help with the effort, the Metropolitan Water District announced Thursday. Beginning Monday, the water agency will more than double its turf replacement rebate for non-residential property owners, increasing it from $3 per square foot to $7 — the highest amount offered regionwide. The increase comes as the agency aims to boost water conservation efforts and adapt to climate change.

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