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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Take steps to protect your home from freezing temperatures and all the problems that go with it.
Intermediate
The Rainwater Harvesting Supply Calculator calculates the balance of supply and demand for the purpose of correctly sizing a rainwater system.
Basic
The Region C Water Planning Group develops and implements the regional water plan, which acts as a “bottom-up” approach to planning for the state’s future water needs. The regional water plan is incorporated into the State Water Plan under the purview of the Texas Water Development Board.
Basic
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.
Intermediate
The Regional Stormwater Management Program implements a cooperative and comprehensive program to manage stormwater quality issues affecting the region.
Basic
Dallas water utilities resource center provides information on water conservation checklist for the home, brochures, web resources.
Intermediate
To educate about litter and litter in waterways
Intermediate
For those looking to employ Low Impact Development (LID) in their community.
Intermediate

The Market Square project focused on a two-building complex in historic downtown San Francisco, California. It involved historic renovation, adaptive use of a historic building, and renovation/integration of a smaller, more contemporary building.  The project is located on a one-block site in the Mid-Market area of downtown San Francisco, an emerging location for tech tenants and new multifamily development.

The lawn and garden are a great place to practice water efficiency. Use them as a clean slate to stimulate creativity in your choice of colorful, drought tolerant plants, shrubs and trees.
Intermediate
The Save Tarrant Water website provides helpful videos and conservation tips to help you save water. Learn more about the Tarrant Regional Water District plans, sign up for events, and more.
Intermediate
Tips from Dallas Water Utilities on how to save water in your bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room.
Basic
Information on how to use water wisely in indoor and outdoor settings. Also, test your knowledge with the Water/Turf IQ quiz.
Intermediate
Provides tips on how to avoid having your outdoor pipes freeze in sub-zero temperatures.
Intermediate
STAR Communities certifies communities that are leaders in local sustainability.
Advanced
For those looking for training on stormwater permitting and credentials
Intermediate
Learn how to maintain your lawn while preventing stormwater pollution.
Basic
The Sustainable Facilities Tool - Water Efficiency provide resources on a variety of methods that increase water efficiency in and around buildings.
Basic
The Sustainable SITES Initiative certifies and rates development projects that demonstrate excellence in sustainable landscapes.
Advanced
Use this page to request FREE copies of the Take Care of Texas materials listed below.
Intermediate