Conservation Programs

Free Sprinkler Consultation

Maintain your sprinkler system is a quick and easy way to make sure you're only  using water when you  need it. Little Thompson Water District has partnered with Resource Central's Slow the Flow program to provide free Sprinkler Audits as part of our water conservation efforts. The audit will check for broken pipes, valves, or sprinkler heads on your sprinkler system to improve your water efficiency. District customers can schedule an appointment with a trained water irrigation specialist for a water-saving inspection of your sprinkler system. Request your FREE Audit – call 303-999-3824.

To learn more visit the Slow the Flow website.

Free Lawn Removal Consultation

Save water and reduce your water bill by removing grass from your yard! Get a free lawn removal and landscape consultation through Resource Central. After their consultation, you’ll have options for what to do next to update your landscaping to reduce water use. Our relationship with Resource Central provides you with flexibility on how to utilize your LTWD-sponsored discount how you want. You may pick only one of the two following options to take advantage of:

• Hire Resource Central to remove at least 200 square feet of lawn. As an LTWD customer, you’ll receive up to $750 off the labor cost, applied directly as a discount to the services rendered. Typically, the rate for lawn removal is $2.65 per square foot, but with your LTWD discount, you’ll pay just $1 per square foot for up to 454 square feet of sod removed.
• Complete the lawn removal yourself or hire your own contractor. With this option, your discount can be applied toward up to four Garden In A Box kits from Resource Central, which will equip you with water-wise plants for your new landscape. Learn more about pricing at Resource Central’s site.

Request your Free Consultation - call 303-999-3820 x221.
To learn more about how to Transform your Yard with a FREE Lawn Removal Consultation, visit the Resource Central Lawn Replacement website.
 

Garden In A Box

Tackle that problem area in your yard once and for all by planting a beautiful, waterwise Garden In A Box this spring. Professionally designed for Colorado yards, these kits are easy to install and can help save over 7,000 gallons of water over the garden’s lifetime compared to a traditional grass law). Starting at just $127, these kits are beautiful AND affordable. As a Little Thompson Water District customer, you are eligible for a discount on select kits. 

Kits typically sell out quickly, so don't delay! To learn more about how to ditch the grass and plant a new perspective with Garden In a Box visit the Resource Central Garden In A Box website.

Landscape Rebates

Get a rebate for your water-smart landscape! The District offers a rebate program for qualifying customers who meet the program's guidelines. Learn more and download an application:

• Soil Amendment Rebate Form
• Water-Saving Plants Rebate Form
• Water-Saving Trees Rebate Form
• Smart Irrigation Rebate Form

Water-Saving Giveaways

Be on the lookout for our water-saving giveaways - we love to surprise our customers with opportunities to save water and money. We're often gifting products like arbor bags, soaker hoses, and garden hose nozzles. Follow us at the Little Thompson Water District Facebook page and check out our quarterly customer newsletters and postcards for future opportunities and more information on how to claim your free gear!

Demonstration Gardens

Our friends at Plant Select®, a non-profit collaboration between Colorado State University, Denver Botanic Gardens and The Horticulture Industry, have teamed up to provide an interactive list of demonstration gardens where you can see firsthand waterwise plants that offer big beauty for less work. Learn how to grow smart and stunning gardens using fewer resources and with a more positive environmental impact. Locally you can find gardens at the Berthoud Community Library, Chapungu Sculpture Park (Loveland), Conservation Gardens at Northern Water (Berthoud) and the Fort Collins Demonstration Garden. By implementing the principles of xeriscape, several demonstration gardens in the region serve as good examples of how to grow more with less water.

Water-wise Landscape Contest

The 2024 winners have been selected and the contest is closed. Stay tuned for details in 2025.

Do you love landscaping? Have you recently planted a water-wise garden or plan to do so in the near future? If so, enter the LTWD Water-wise Landscape Content for a chance to win one of three incredible prizes:

• First Place - $250 prepaid credit card or bill credit

• Second Place - $125 bill credit

• Third Place - $75 bill credit

To qualify, your landscape must:

• Be planted before June 15th OR after September 15th OR have been planted previously within the last two years
• Be a minimum of 200 square feet with a maximum of 50 square feet of rock
• Prioritize the use of mulch over other ground coverings
• Prominently feature water-wise plants 
• Utilize a water-efficient irrigation system—such as a spray or drip nozzle or watering can
• Include three photos of the project including:
  • The project area prior to the work
  • The project area after work is completed
  • Water efficient irrigation system, or please note if you're hand-watering
     

To enter, send us an email and attach the application form and three time-stamped photos of your garden and irrigation system. All participants must also be willing to have their landscapes featured in our quarterly newsletter. If you have a green thumb (or have always wanted to give gardening a go) join in on the fun—you’ll help conserve water and can win big in the process. 

• Water-wise Landscape Contest Application Form