Water Smart Bozeman
Water Smart Bozeman What does Water Smart Bozeman mean? It means: • Understanding where our water comes from • Recognizing that there is a limited supply • Acting to conserve it At the City of Bozeman, we’re dedicated to providing the tools and resources for you to make water smart decisions both inside and outside your home. With 50% of Bozeman’s summer time water use going to lawns and landscaping, the easiest and best place to start is right outside your door.
TABLE OF OF CONTENTS WATER SMART BOZEMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BOZEMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 GROUNDWORK-SOIL, COMPOST, MULCH . . . . . . . . MULCH . . . . . . . . 66 GARDEN AND GRASS POSSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 8 IMPROVING IRRIGATION . IRRIGATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 DIY WATER SMART MAKEOVERS . MAKEOVERS . . . . . . . . . . 16 PLANT GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Use this guide to get water smart—with tips for your ground and your grass, as well as irrigation insights and yard makeover inspiration. Then, take advantage of the City of Bozeman’s water conservation incentives to transform your yard from thirsty to thriving.
Where Bozeman’s Water Comes From Bozeman enjoys extremely high-quality water, but quantity is limited. With only 16 inches of average annual precipitation, Bozeman is considered semi-arid and drought-prone.
Bozeman relies on snowpack for its water supply, with 80% coming from snowmelt in the Gallatin Range, which feeds Bozeman Creek and Hyalite Creek. The other 20% comes from a developed spring at the headwaters of Lyman Creek in the Bridger Range. 2 | Water Smart Planting Guide for the Bozeman Area | bozemanwater.com
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