This past spring, Denver Parks and Rec launched an initiative to replace the grass lawns around City Hall with native plants and wildflowers, an eco-transformation affectionately known as “Coloradoscaping.” The project estimates that converting just one acre of Denver’s “front yard” will save approximately one million gallons of water per year. In response to Colorado’s historic drought and warmest winter since 1894, Denver Water recently implemented mandatory restrictions for metro residents, limiting lawn and garden watering to twice a week. In the increasingly urgent effort to conserve water, every acre counts—for people, plants, animals, and our future on this planet. Fortunately, turning your own backyard into a climate-resilient oasis that’s both water-efficient and scenic isn’t as daunting as it seems. Even small changes can compound over time to make a huge difference.