Almost 40 percent of all food produced in the U.S. is wasted, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. With holiday parties coming soon, along with the extra trash produced during gift-giving season, it’s a good opportunity to see how... more
Category: Conservation
Applying Pre-Emergents for a Healthy Lawn (WFAA Channel 8)
As summer comes to a close and the days get shorter and cooler, it’s a good idea to apply pre-emergent herbicides to your lawn to prevent the germination of weed seeds. Combined with fertilizer, you can keep your lawn healthy... more
New Strategic Plan for Wetland Center
Wetland Center Reveals New Strategic Plan/Hosts Fundraiser The John Bunker Sands Wetland Center recently completed a new strategic plan to expand its offerings for both students and visitors. Some of the plan’s key goals include: Supporting water, wetland and wildlife... more
How to save water and still grow an enviable landscape (WFAA Channel 8)
Conserving water doesn’t mean your yard has to be a barren display of stones and cacti. Denise Hickey from NTMWD and Patrick Dickinson from Texas A&M AgriLife were back on our WFAA-TV “Green Segment” August 19 to discuss how water-wise... more
Care about water quality? Think watershed.
August is National Water Quality Month and making sure we deliver the best water possible is our top priority at NTMWD. It’s the reason our employees collect over 250,000 water samples annually and run numerous tests to ensure that your... more
Celebrate conservation and innovation during World Water Week 2017
As our populations continue to grow, clean drinking water will become a more precious commodity. Texas has a long history of innovation when it comes to water. In a state with only one natural lake, visionary leaders had to come... more
#PledgeToPlantSmart – How the City of Allen is changing the landscape
When it comes to water-efficient landscaping, the City of Allen is leading by example and the idea is taking root among residents and HOAs. This Member City takes water education seriously and realized that the best way to teach residents... more
Simple tips to improve irrigation efficiency (WFAA Channel 8)
We’ve all seen one – a broken sprinkler head shooting water up in the air and onto the sidewalk or road. Did you know that running a broken sprinkler system on a normal lawn for six months can waste up... more
News Stream – July 2017
This month, we released the 2016 Consumer Confidence Report and examine how water rates pay for #MoreThanWater. The draft Watershed Protection Plan for Lavon Lake is open for public comments and the Lower Bois d’Arc Creek Reservoir project is on track.... more
Save big during Smart Irrigation Month
July’s not only the hottest month of the year, but also time for backyard barbecues. How do you keep your landscapes healthy without breaking the water budget? Check out the Irrigation Association’s tips below to save water and money on... more