Resources for Schools/Campuses | Conserve North Texas

This list shows all resources relevant to Colleges, ISDs, Schools, and other educational campuses.

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Take Care of Texas Virtual Field Trips

For teachers and at-home educators to share with students.

www.youtube.com

Take Care of Texas, Teacher Resources

Make a teacher's job easier with high quality, FREE resources to help teach students how they can do their part to Take Care of Texas. Project interactive activities and PDFs are available for you to use on your classroom whiteboard.

takecareoftexas.org

Taking Care of Texas Infographics – “Mow Like a Pro, Tips and Tricks for a Green Lawn”

A downloadable flyer with tips on how to "Mow Like a Pro".

takecareoftexas.org

Target Finder

Target Finder assesses energy performance of commercial building designs and existing structures.

www.energystar.gov

TCEQ’s “Drought in Texas” Webpage

Weather patterns and demand on water supplies vary dramatically across the state. When dry conditions are prolonged, it can put a strain on all uses. Here is information to help you make better decisions about water use, including surface and groundwater regulations, and emergency procedures.

www.tceq.texas.gov

Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Dallas

The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center education activities are focused on urban needs in planning and implementing strategies for convenience, quality of life, economic attractiveness, and sustainable stewardship of natural resources.

dallas.tamu.edu

Texas A&M Forest Service Water Resources Program- Best Management Practices Pictorial Directory

For education on stormwater-related terms

resources.nctcog.org

Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS)

TRACS facilitates the implementation of sustainable solutions within Texas higher education organizations through expertise, educational resources, and training as well as an annual summit.

texascampussustainability.com

Texas Renewable Energy Industries Alliance (TREIA)

TREIA seeks to advance the growth of the renewable energy industry in Texas.

www.treia.org

Texas SmartScape Program

The Texas SmartScape program educates citizens on the ecological, economic and aesthetic benefits of using landscaping plants, shrubs, grasses and trees that are native or adapted to our regional climate and local conditions. The program also promotes education on pollution prevention through efficient and effective water use for citizens' benefit.

www.txsmartscape.com

Texas Trees Foundation

The Texas Trees Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose goals are to create an urban forest by planting trees on public streets, boulevards, and rights-of-way and to improve parks and public natural green spaces.

www.texastrees.org

Texas Trees Foundation

www.texastrees.org

Texas Water Development Board- Major Rivers

To educate fourth and fifth-grade children on Texas' waters and their important role in providing for the state's water resource needs.

www.twdb.texas.gov

Texas Water Development Board- Rainwater Harvesting Web Quest

To educate users (~ages 12 and up) about the benefits and processes involved in rainwater harvesting.

www.twdb.texas.gov

Texas Water Development Board- Raising Your Water IQ: A Water Conservation Curriculum

For middle school educators to inspire and inform on best practices for water conservation.

www.twdb.texas.gov

Texas Water Development Fund (DFund)

The Texas Water DFund provides financial assistance for water supply, wastewater, and flood control projects.

www.twdb.texas.gov

Texas Water Journal- Case Study of Emerging Groundwater Management Issues at the Forefront of Large-scale Production from a Confined Aquifer: The Vista Ridge Project

For those looking a specific case study that highlights groundwater management strategies and challenges.

twj-ojs-tdl.tdl.org

Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI)

TWRI provides solutions to water quality and quantity issues in Texas.

twri.tamu.edu

The Environmental Justice Coalition- Water Infrastructure for All Campaign Toolkit

To provide techniques and tools to be used in discussing water infrastructure issues with law makers.

environmentaljusticecoalition.org

Tool Finder for Local Government Clean Energy Initiatives

This tool is intended to help local government officials screen tools and resources designed to measure the emissions, energy, and economic impacts of current and prospective initiatives at both the government operations and community-wide scales.

www.epa.gov

Transportation and Air Quality Funding Resources

This page provides links to various current and recurring grant opportunities and incentives for clean technology and infrastructure. Funding programs that address air quality, such as clean vehicle projects, are available from a number of federal, state, local, and non-profit entities.

nctcog.org

Trash Free Texas Website

This regional effort includes resources to get involved with litter cleanup, including "Adopt a Spot" and volunteer opportunities.

www.trashfreetexas.org

TRWD Rainscapes Story Map

Many different strategies are used to help stakeholders improve water quality of an area, including a low impact development (LID) approach, and implementation of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) into the urban and rural environment.

storymaps.arcgis.com

Try Parking It

Try Parking It is a ride-match and trip-logging program available for commuters in North Central Texas.

www.tryparkingit.com

TWDB Water Conservation Best Management Practices

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers resources on the best management practices (BMPs) for water conservation across a variety of fields including agriculture, commercial and institutional sectors, industry, municipalities, and wholesale water providers.

www.twdb.texas.gov