Water

Water is a valuable resource that should not be wasted. The North Texas area is rapidly growing in population and by 2070, the Region C Water Planning Group anticipates that the total water demands for the region are to increase 71 percent. On a region-wide basis, Region C does not have enough water supplies to meet the anticipated demands, with the vast majority of deficits occurring in the municipal category. Below are case studies, tools, and resources offering guidance to local governments, educational institutions, and public and private entities on strategies to reduce water use and increase water efficiency across many sectors.


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Provides watershed managers with general information on bacteria and microbial presence in water.
Basic
To help create a sustainable North Texas that is recognized nationwide as a center of development excellence.
Provides information on how to prepare for floods and safety tips for reentering your home after a flood.
Intermediate
To share opportunities and challenges with using the methodology of the Hickory Creek Watershed Protection Plan outside of Hickory Creek.
Advanced

Charles City and the Conservation Design Forum (CDF) developed a comprehensive plan to address street and stormwater challenges prevalent in the community.  The Conservation Design Forum worked with the City to develop a permeable streets plan for a 17 block area.  Plan alternatives included permeable paving, parkway bioretention, bioretention intersection narrowings, and infiltration beds.

Reduce waste and conserve our most precious natural resource with these helpful tools.
Intermediate
To educate designers, developers, policymakers, and citizens about Low Impact Development (LID) and its benefits.
Intermediate
The Water Conservation Ordinance page explains how Dallas's water conservation ordinance guidelines impact outdoor watering schedules.
To set standards related to pet care, particularly related to pet waste management.
Basic
For "engineering professionals for use in design and construction of water, wastewater and reclaimed water mains".
Advanced
The Simply Sustainable Denton website is a hub for the city’s Simply Sustainable: A Framework for Denton’s Future plan. The plan was updated in 2020 and outlines eight different focus areas along with comprehensive goals and strategies that aim for a more sustainable community. The update to Simply Sustainable includes new strategies based on best practices, STAR Communities/ LEED for Cities goals and community feedback. The Vision and Guiding Principles remained the same moving forward, while the focus areas and goals expanded to include additional strategies to further the city's sustainability as a community.
Intermediate
For those looking to obtain basic knowledge of stream and river processes
Basic
For cities and landowners looking to maintain a stormwater facility.
Basic
For authorized field operators to use in reporting Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs).
Intermediate
For municipalities looking to implement a stormwater management program
Basic
To provide standards and expectations for detention/retention pond maintenance.
Basic
For cities looking to partner with landowners in stormwater management facility maintenance.
Basic