Utah Governor’s Mansion Goes Native | Salt Lake City News

Utah’s governor just ripped up the grass at the mansion and replaced it with native, water-saving plants — a bold move to show everyone that beauty doesn’t need big water bills. Part of a statewide “Week of Service” led by Slow the Flow, volunteers are transforming public spaces across Salt Lake and beyond with over 1,800 pollinator-friendly plants. With 90% of Utah still in severe drought and reservoirs at historic lows, every drop counts. Officials say each 1,000 sq ft of turf replaced saves 27,000 gallons yearly — and the goal? To inspire homeowners to follow suit as the state’s population grows. The first lady made it clear: if you’re asking people to change habits, lead by example — right where you live. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d47067339a34d37b