How much is 50 million square feet of lawn?

April 1, 2015 5:23 PM PT

Gov. Jerry Brown ordered the conversion of 50 million square feet of lawn, roughly 1.8 square miles, to drought-tolerant landscaping as part of a water conservation plan. Local water officials estimate the move will save more than 2 billion gallons of water per year.

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For comparison, here is what 50 million square feet looks like compared to California landmarks