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
Category: Conservation
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
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
May is Sprinkler Spruce-Up Month
Did you know that we waste almost 50 percent of the water we use outdoors through inefficient watering methods and faulty irrigation systems? Curb your water waste this May during EPA WaterSense Sprinkler Spruce-Up month by inspecting and repairing your... more
Preparing Your Garden for Spring Planting (WFAA Channel 8)
Many homeowners are already preparing their garden for spring. Make the most of your time outdoors by creating a beautiful landscape that is water-efficient. Start by selecting native and adapted plants that thrive in North Texas and need less maintenance.... more
Commit to Check for Leaks During Fix a Leak Week
There is no better time than now, during Fix-A-Leak Week, to check for water leaks inside and outside your home and business. Checking and making repairs for the most common leaks is simple, but if you’re not a DIY-er then you... more
NTMWD to host open house to get public input on the Wetland Center Master Plan
Wylie, Texas — The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will host an open house Thursday, March 23, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at North Texas Municipal Water District – Training Room, located at 505 E. Brown Street, Wylie,... more
Preparing Your Lawn for Spring Planting
Spring is right around the corner. That means that it’s time to start preparing your lawn for spring planting. Recently, our own Denise Hickey and AgriLife Water University’s Patrick Dickinson were on WFAA Channel 8 giving tips on how to... more
UNT students research on water and energy conservation
As the wholesale water provider for one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, we are focused on helping North Texans use water as efficiently as possible. That’s why we’re partnering with graduate students from the University of North Texas... more