In a drought, over-irrigated lawns lose 70 billion gallons of water a year

In a drought, over-irrigated lawns lose 70 billion gallons of water a year 05/24/2017 10:53 AM EDT Find related stories on NSF's Environmental Research and Education programs. In the summer of 2010, Los Angeles lost about 100 gallons of water per person per day to the atmosphere through evaporation, mostly from overwatering of lawns and trees. Lawns accounted for 70 percent of the water loss, while trees accounted for 30 percent, according to a study published today in the ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=241970&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111