Yes. Even if you participated last year, to be eligible for the bill credit drawing this year, you need to pledge again.

The pledge targets turf (lawn) watering only, which is the highest demand of the sprinkler system. As temperatures get colder and days get shorter, turf will slowly move into dormancy and need less water.

The pledge excludes limited amounts of drip irrigation and hand watering trees and vegetable gardens, which may still require some water into October to maintain plant health.

No. You do not need to winterize your system to be eligible for the bill credit drawing. However, it is important to winterize your system after you turn it off to avoid damage from freezing irrigation lines and breaks as fall turns into winter.

Parks and other facilities that manage playing fields typically continue to water into October for player safety. This ensures grass regeneration continues during sports use.

If you are a renter or live in an apartment, you may not have control of your outdoor irrigation. That’s okay! Talk to your landlord to see if it’s on option to turn off the sprinkler system. If not, there are other ways you can save:

• Limit showers to five minutes.
• Only wash full loads (clothes and dishes).
• Turn off the faucet when not in use (brushing teeth, shaving, etc.).
• Fix leaks and receive rebates when you install qualifying efficient toilets, showerheads, and appliances.

80% of Fort Collins' community members support climate action and want simple, easy actions they can take to do their part. Shift is dedicated to mobilizing our community to reach our climate action goals of a 20% reduction in carbon emissions below 2005 levels in 2020; 80% reduction by 2030; and to be carbon neutral by 2050 in addition to adapting to our changing climate. Saving water is a key strategy to strengthening our resilience as our climate changes over the next few decades. The City of Fort Collins adopted the Our Climate Future Plan in March 2021 to better reach these goals.