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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STAR Communities certifies communities that are leaders in local sustainability.
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Learn how to maintain your lawn while preventing stormwater pollution.
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The Sustainable Facilities Tool - Water Efficiency provide resources on a variety of methods that increase water efficiency in and around buildings.
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The Sustainable SITES Initiative certifies and rates development projects that demonstrate excellence in sustainable landscapes.
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Use this page to request FREE copies of the Take Care of Texas materials listed below.
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An infographic with pictures and easy-to-follow instructions about how to repair common household water leaks.
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Easy to read infographic that provides recommendations to people on how to be more green when taking care of their pets.
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Texans are encouraged to do their part to conserve water. This PSA includes tips to help Texans save water and money. For more tips visit TakeCareOfTexas.org
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Make a teacher's job easier with high quality, FREE resources to help teach students how they can do their part to Take Care of Texas. Project interactive activities and PDFs are available for you to use on your classroom whiteboard.
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Weather patterns and demand on water supplies vary dramatically across the state. When dry conditions are prolonged, it can put a strain on all uses. Here is information to help you make better decisions about water use, including surface and groundwater regulations, and emergency procedures.
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This website provides information to the general public on how to best maintain an on-site sewage facility (OSSF) or septic system.
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center education activities are focused on urban needs in planning and implementing strategies for convenience, quality of life, economic attractiveness, and sustainable stewardship of natural resources.
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The Texas Living Waters Conservation Scorecard highlights which Texas water utilities are doing well in their effort to advances water conservation and which regions need more conservation effort.
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The Municipal Water Conservation Recommendations provide suggestions for common-sense water conservation measures to cities and local water utilities.
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TRACS facilitates the implementation of sustainable solutions within Texas higher education organizations through expertise, educational resources, and training as well as an annual summit.
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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.
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The Texas Trees Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose goals are to create an urban forest by planting trees on public streets, boulevards, and rights-of-way and to improve parks and public natural green spaces.
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The Texas Trees Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose goals are to create an urban forest by planting trees on public streets, boulevards, and rights-of-way and to improve parks and public natural green spaces.
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The Texas Water DFund provides financial assistance for water supply, wastewater, and flood control projects.
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TWRI provides solutions to water quality and quantity issues in Texas.
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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.
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