Turf replacement program

The Turf Replacement Program was a bill that went into law in December of 2022. The second application cycle is July 1-Aug. 31. There has been some mixed messaging about this Turf Replacement Program.

First, who is eligible to apply: local governments such as municipalities, counties, cities, public agencies and municipally owned water providers; districts such as metropolitan, special districts, water districts or water and sanitation districts and conservancy districts, like nonprofits such as organizations with 501(c)(3) status who have programs that support turf removal; Colorado’s federally recognized tribes such as Ute Mountain and Southern Ute Indian tribes.

Second, how to apply: The link can be found at https://cwcb.colorado.gov/turf. Then within one or two days, you should get a confirmation. Approval comes in an email. Once approved, start a Turf Replacement Program application on CWCB’s login page. Be sure to submit the application by Aug. 31.

If you are interested in a more comprehensive understanding of this program, go to the following link to read frequently asked questions: https://engagecwcb.org/turf-replacement-program.

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