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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Intermediate
A brief video about why you shouldn't flush your medications down the toilet or sink.
Intermediate
Watershed Protection Plans (WPP) are useful to water quality planning because they contain management measures to reduce pollutants and public education and outreach programs that were developed with stakeholder input. These measures and outreach programs may be useful ideas to others.
Intermediate
Energy Star Portfolio Manager measures energy usage, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings.
ENERGY STAR Score for K-12 Schools assesses the energy performance of K-12 schools relative to their peers.
The Environmental Defense Fund preserves natural systems through innovative solutions in the areas of climate & energy, oceans, ecosystems, and health.
To aid in preparing coastal cities for the effects of climate change, with particular focus to sea level rise.
Basic
To provided funding resources and other assistance for environmental justice initiatives and activities.
Intermediate
To provide information and resources on green infrastructure and its implementation.
For homeowners looking to maintain their septic system
Basic
Provides educational tools for the public on nonpoint source pollution or stormwater runoff.
Basic
For the public and planners who may invested in the interaction between transportation, land use, and environmental concerns.
Basic
For those maintaining septic systems
Basic
For those seeking general facts on soil absorption systems
Basic
To provide an overview of focus areas the EPA plans to address to improve environmental justice in Texas.
Intermediate
For communities looking for "cost-effective, long-term approaches to managing their aging wastewater infrastructure".
Intermediate
The EPA Water Audits identify real and apparent water losses.
This simple calculator estimates how much water, energy, and money can be saved by installing WaterSense labeled products in a home or apartment building.
These recommendations provide a list of measures that local governments can pursue to act more water-consciously and to educate communities on efficient water use.
Provides a self-paced training on watershed matters.
Basic
For stakeholders looking for funding to support watershed restoration and/or preservation
Intermediate
To guide planners, urban designers, and developers on green infrastructure for urban developments.
Basic
Provides worksheets and activities for educators to use in classrooms. Spanish language worksheets available.
Intermediate