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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To provide techniques and tools to be used in discussing water infrastructure issues with law makers.
Basic
Gives information to the general public regarding Texas' freshwater resources
Basic
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.
This regional effort includes resources to get involved with litter cleanup, including "Adopt a Spot" and volunteer opportunities.
Basic
Reports on the Texas Clean Rivers Program's (CRP) activities and results from 2016.
Intermediate
Reports on the Texas Clean Rivers Program's (CRP) activities and results from 2016.
Intermediate
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.
Intermediate
For all watershed residents looking to learn more about addressing water quality concerns.
Basic
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.
Basic
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) provides resources for the development of a Water Conservation Plan.
Intermediate
The Texas Water Development Board issues a monthly report describing water conditions across the state. These reports describe conditions at reservoirs, streamflow sites, and groundwater wells.
Intermediate
For those looking for multiple resources on feral hogs
Basic
To aid in the implementation of sediment control practices.
Advanced
These reports provide comprehensive understanding of climate change and climate resilience issues applicable at the state, regional, and federal levels.
Intermediate
This mapper shows how concentrations of pesticides, nutrients, metals, and organic contaminants in groundwater are changing during decadal periods across the Nation.
Intermediate
For professional and citizen monitors to use when assessing water quality.
Intermediate
For educators and parents to teach about water quality practices.
Basic
The Upper Trinity Regional Water District provides tips and resources to help consumers use water more efficiently, save money, and ensure the quality of life for future generations.
Basic
Educational 30-second to 1-minute videos on lawn irrigation and fertilization.
Intermediate
The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, information, and experiences among industry leaders and policy makers in the fields of land use and real estate development.
Intermediate
Per the EPA, this document is for "communities who are currently or may soon be responsible for meeting the stormwater management requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations".
Basic