NCTCOG Programs | Conserve North Texas

This list shows all items that are programs of the North Central Texas Council of Governments regarding water, energy, and transportation.
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Mobility 2040: Metropolitan Transportation Plan

Mobility 2040 is the long-term transportation plan for North Texas, outlining improvements for road, transit, bicycle and pedestrian transportation.

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NCTCOG Environment and Development YouTube Channel

The North Central Texas Council of Governments Environment and Development Department's YouTube channel. Educational explainer videos, webinar presentations, and other video resources are posted here.

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NCTCOG- HB1656 Landscape Irrigation Model Ordinance

To provide a template ordinance for irrigation system installation standards.

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NCTCOG iSWM Manual- Sanitary Waste Management

For those managing construction projects who are looking to minimize water contamination

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NCTCOG Stormwater Program- Pollution Prevention BMP Posters

To spread awareness regarding pollution prevention and illegal dumping.

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NCTCOG's Trash Free Waters Project Webpage

This website contains information about NCTCOG's Trash Free Waters Project as well as details on upcoming and past events related to the project.

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North Central Texas Green Infrastructure Guidebook, May 2017

This guide was created to help city engineers, planners, developers, decision-makers, and other transportation and development professionals assess their choices when integrating green infrastructure practices into the roadway, sidewalk, parking lot, and trail projects.

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On-Site Sewage Facility Educational Social Media Toolkit

This toolkit was created by NCTCOG for outreach purposes and to educate the public on proper OSSF maintenance.

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Pet Waste - Doo the Right Thing!

NCTCOG's regional campaign to reduce the health risks and water quality issues associated with pet waste.

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Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste Video - NCTCOG

To emphasize that household hazardous waste should not be dumped down drains.

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Proper Pool Draining in North Texas Video - NCTCOG

To educate on the proper methods for draining residential pools while protecting water quality.

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Regional Codes Coordinating Committee (RCCC)

The RCCC develops regional code recommendations and promotes the standardization of model construction codes for the North Central Texas Region.

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Regional Ecosytem Framework

The Regional Ecosystem Framework, or REF, is a tool that identifies areas of relative ecological importance in the Dallas/Fort Worth region. Transportation partners and local governments that are developing infrastructure projects can use the REF as a preliminary screening tool to identify environmental impacts their projects may have and identify mitigation areas to offset any impacts.

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Regional Stormwater Management Program

The Regional Stormwater Management Program implements a cooperative and comprehensive program to manage stormwater quality issues affecting the region.

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Saving Money and Reducing Truck Emissions

The Save Money and Reduce Truck Emissions (SMARTE) program aims to improve industry awareness of freight traffic effects on air quality, promote the use of SmartWay® verified technologies, and encourage industry specific best practices.

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SmartWay Transport Partnership

SmartWay® is a voluntary, public-private program created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that helps the freight industry reduce fleet emissions, improve fuel economy, and increase energy efficiency. The SmartWay program includes four major elements: SmartWay Transport Partnership, SmartWay Technology Program, SmartWay Vehicles, and SmartWay International Interests.

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Solar-Ready Provisions

Jurisdictions interested in reducing the barriers to solar adoption can consider adopting the Solar-Ready Provisions to streamline their jurisdictional processes and provide consistency across the region.

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Sustainable Development

To increase sustainable development across the North Central Texas region through a variety of programs, campaigns, and funding opportunities.

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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

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.

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Try Parking It

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

www.tryparkingit.com

Vision North Texas

Vision North Texas is a public-private partnership with a goal of increasing public awareness about important regional land use issues that affect mobility, air quality, water supply, and other economic and environmental resources.

www.visionnorthtexas.org

Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable (WATER)

The Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable (WATER)'s goal is to help reduce potential damage to the region's household plumbing systems and wastewater treatment systems as well as to decrease hazards to water quality through educational efforts related to the proper disposal of items such as wipes; paper towels; feminine hygiene and personal care products; medicines; household hazardous waste; and fats, oils, and grease (FOG).

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Wastewater and Treatment Education Roundtable (WATER)

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Wipes Clog Pipes Video - NCTCOG

To discourage flushing wipes, scrub pads, etc. in the toilet.

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