Amidst new water restrictions, several Lower Mainland municipalities are encouraging residents to flaunt their dehydrated lawns with pride.
Municipalities including Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack are asking residents to submit photos of their well-maintained, albeit brown lawns to win a prize.
“We’re having a little bit of fun with it,” said Dave Kidd, manager of public works for the City of Port Coquitlam.
Metro Vancouver entered Stage 2 water restrictions last week amid drought conditions, meaning residents are banned from lawn watering.
Fines for violating water restrictions can reach up to $500, depending on the municipality.
Kidd says the contest is the city’s creative way
