How do you choose plants that won’t die in the summer heat or drink your budget dry? Planning a new landscape or plant bed can be overwhelming when you’re faced with all the options available. Here are some ideas about... more
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Save Texas Lakes: Stop the striped bandit
They might look tiny and harmless, but the zebra mussels popping up in Texas lakes are anything but friendly recreationists Under the guise of a shiny shell, these striped freshwater invaders are rapidly reproducing and damaging ecosystems, recreational benefits and... more
A new way for North Texas homeowners to lower their water bills
NTMWD employees #PledgeToPlantSmart on the job
Part of the District’s mission is to promote water conservation, usually by educating the public on how to use water more efficiently. Here at NTMWD, we practice what we preach. Around the buildings of our Wylie campus, we used native... more
Conserve water by planting native (WFAA Channel 8)
Spending more time working in the yard? Planting native or adapted plants can save you time and conserve water. In our latest segment on WFAA Channel 8, Denise Hickey from NTMWD and Patrick Dickinson from Texas A&M AgriLife show how you... more
News Stream Newsletter – June 2017
Summer is here and this month’s News Stream Newsletter is full of information. The June issue focuses on the need for investments in water and wastewater infrastructure. There is also a host of fun family activities and educational opportunities at... more
Defend Your Drains to prevent costly blockages
Keeping our wastewater system free of blockages is the main goal of the Defend Your Drains North Texas campaign. Created by Dallas Water Utilities, the campaign is an educational effort that encourages residents to properly dispose of items that can harm a... more
NTMWD upgrades and expands infrastructure to keep up with rapid growth
As the communities we serve grow, basic infrastructure must be in place to support the new businesses and residents moving in. A recent nationwide report listed two of our Member Cities as one of the three fastest-growing cities in the... more
Long-term planning critical to wastewater’s future
Long-term planning is a critical role of the NTMWD Wastewater division. The District must work closely with wastewater Member Cities to make sure the regional systems have the capacity necessary as demands increase. Steve Massey, Director of the Community Services... more
Update: Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir Project
The comment period for the revised draft environmental impact statement for the Bois d’Arc Lake (Bois d’Arc Lake) project has closed, and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is reviewing comments received. USACE officials are scheduled to submit a report on... more