NTMWD Celebrated World Water Day with Water Trivia World Water Day was March 22nd. NTMWD celebrated the day with water trivia at Herman Marshall Whiskey in downtown Wylie. Over Fifty people came to the new tasting room and tested their... more
Tag: conservation
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Receives Texas Leopold Conservation Award
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is delighted to offer its congratulations to the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center and Rosewood Ranches as recipients of the 2022 Texas Leopold Conservation Award, the state’s highest honor for private land conservation.... more
NTMWD Shares Important One Water Messages at Annual Garden Show Event
NTMWD’s public education team and watershed manager welcomed in Spring by sharing the vital message of water conservation and a healthy watershed to hundreds of community members at The Garden Show 2022 presented by the Collin County Master Gardeners Association.... more
NTMWD Public Education Lay Up Water Conservation Tips at Texas Legends Games
North Texas Municipal Water District public education and outreach staff attended a couple of Texas Legends basketball games in Frisco to share important water conservation tips and offered registration for the free WaterMyYard.org tool which helps homeowners know when to... more
NTMWD Teaches Kids About One Water Through Science and Sports!
The North Texas Municipal Water District kicked off its exciting new program that brings science and sports together to teach kids about the importance of water conservation. Working with the Texas Legends, an NBA G League team based in Frisco,... more
Lawn Watering Changes for Turf Growing Season April 1
Know When to Water, When to Wait with WaterMyYard.org As the weather begins to warm and we prepare for spring and summer months, NTMWD reminds residents about efficient outdoor watering practices for healthy lawns. Beginning April 1 through October 31,... more
Continued Commitment to Water Conservation as Key Source of Supply
While North Texas has experienced wetter than normal conditions the past few years, water utilities must stay the course to support conservation as a critical component of water resource planning. According to the most recent state water plan, nearly one-quarter... more
Bring Pollinators to Your Yard
On our regular WFAA Green Segment, Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson and Water Expert Denise Hickey shared some beautiful options to plant flowers that will bring much needed pollinators to your yard. We’ve got the recap and replay for you below. When... more
Time to Recycle or Compost Holiday Decorations & Food
Before you throw away any of those holiday decorations or food scraps, Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson want you to know where most end up versus where they should go. Decor – Think Recycle or Compost First Over... more
Cooler Temperatures and Fall Leaves Are Perfect for Mulching
With cooler temperatures finally arriving in North Texas, it’s time to start thinking about what to do with those fall leaves and mulching your landscape beds. Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared the benefits of mulching on... more