Water Conservation Rebate

Starting April 3, 2025

The Town of Morinville is looking to reward people for their water conservation efforts through our new rebate program. Utility account holders are eligible for a rebate when they purchase items from our approved item list. The approved item list includes drought-tolerant trees, shrubs, plants, turf/grass, mulch and rain barrels. Many of these items can be found locally at Castle, Wolf Creek Building Supplies Morinville and Home Hardware Morinville.

Using drought-tolerant landscaping materials and plants effectively promotes water conservation while creating a sustainable and visually appealing outdoor space. Here are some key benefits:

  1. Drought-tolerant plants require minimal watering once established, significantly reducing water usage.
  2. Less water usage leads to lower utility bills. Additionally, reduced maintenance means fewer costs for fertilizers, pesticides, and lawn care services.
  3. Reduces strain on local water supplies.
  4. Drought-tolerant plants are better suited to withstand extreme weather conditions, such as heat waves and dry spells, making landscapes more resilient over time.
  5. Using native, drought-tolerant plants can provide habitat and food for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, fostering a healthier ecosystem.
  6. Drought-tolerant landscapes can be visually stunning, incorporating a variety of textures, colors, and plant forms. Rock gardens, succulents, ornamental grasses and native wildflowers can create a unique and appealing design.

Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until the program funds have been depleted. 

To apply for the Water Conservation Rebate, click the application link below:

Water Conservation Rebate Application Form

Alternatively, an application form can be filled out in person at Town Hall, located at 10125 100 Avenue.

Download a PDF version of the Approved Item list

Many of these items can be found locally at Castle, Wolf Creek Building Supplies Morinville or Home Hardware Morinville.

Plants, Shrubs, and Trees - 50% up to $100 per utility account

Eligible Perennials:

  • Alpine Aster - Aster alpinus
  • Bergamot/Purple Bee Balm - Mondara fistulosa
  • Brown-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia triloba
  • Black-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia hirta
  • Buffalo Bean/Golden Bean - Thermopsis rhombifolia
  • Nodding Onion/Prairie Onion - Allium textile
  • Prairie Goldenrod - Solidago missouriensis
  • Sage - Salvia officinalis
  • Sticky Geranium - Geranium viscosissimum
  • Yarrow - Achillea millefolium
  • Potentilla
  • Stonecrop
  • Snow-in-the-Summer
  • Sea Holly
  • Day Lily
  • Hens and Chicks
  • Blanketflower

Eligible Trees and Shrubs:

  • Amur Maple - Acer ginnala
  • Aspen (Trembling) - Populus tremuloides
  • Bur Oak - Quercus macrocarpa
  • Douglas Fir - Abies spp.
  • Hawthorn (Snowbird)- Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Snowbird’
  • Hawthorn  (Toba) - Crataegus x mordenensis ‘Toba’
  • Japanese Tree Lilac - Syringa reticulate
  • Ohio Buckeye - Aesculus glabra
  • Pine - Pinus spp.
  • Siberian Larch - Larix siberica
  • Spruce – Picea spp.
  • Tatarian Maple - Acer tataricum
  • Cherry Prinsepia
  • Golden Flowering Currant
  • Genista
  • Hackberry
  • Honeysuckle
  • Juniper
  • Shrubby potentilla
  • Sea Buckthorn
  • Sumac - Gro-Low ground cover
  • Ash
  • Buffaloberry
  • Pine
  • Pincherry

Mulch - 50% up to $100 per utility account
Rebate includes all forms of mulch (bark and rock) that are used for landscaping/groundcover (e.g. bark shavings, nuggets, wood chip mixes, rock mixes, shale).

Drought Tolerant Turf/Grass - 50% up to $350 per utility account
Drought tolerant turf/grass sod, grass seed, non-turfgrass groundcover seed such as White/Micro clover and hydro-seed are eligible for the rebate program if they are TWCA-certified and/or composition consists of less than 30% of Kentucky Blue Grass. Rebate includes the cost of installation.

Rain Barrels - 50% up to $100 per utility account

Rain Barrel Accessories – 50% up to $25 per utility account

  • Rain barrel spigot
  • Diverter kits

 

Applicant's must have a utility account in good standing with the Town of Morinville to be eligible for the rebate. 

Submission of the application form with a receipt for the item(s) purchased and a photo of the item planted or installed.

Items must be listed on our Approved Item List.

Once approved, the rebate—processed within approximately 10 business days—will be credited directly to the applicant’s utility account and deducted from their utility bill, depending on when the information is received within the billing cycle. 

For additional information on water conservation and xeriscaping, visit: Water Conservation Information

Contact Us

Town of Morinville
10125 100 Ave.
Morinville, AB T8R 1L6
Phone: 780-939-4361

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