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
Tag: Environment
News Stream – December 2018
Our December edition of News Stream highlights recent presentations made by Executive Director Tom Kula, ways we continue to manage costs, water plant winter maintenance and information on a new water operations center. We’ve also got industry conference information, events in... more
News Stream – November 2018
In this month’s edition of News Stream, we answer the question on whether or not the recent events down in Austin could happen in North Texas, share useful information about water industry conferences and best communication practices, and provide links... more
Watering Tips to Get You Through the Last Blast of Summer
Even though it was raining during our most recent WFAA Green Segment, it’s always a good time to talk about when and how to water our lawns in the heat of the summer. Whether Mother Nature takes care of it,... more
Every day can be a green Father’s Day!
Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared some green ideas for the techie side of dads as well as his green thumb on their most recent visit to WFAA. Stay Charged When Working Outdoors Who doesn’t want a... more
NTMWD celebrates completion of renewable energy gas plant in Melissa
Capturing landfill gas helps reduce emissions and offset operating costs Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) held a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours on Wednesday, June 20 at the new Morrow Renewable High BTU Gas Plant operating... more
New Conservation Campaign Underway – “Love Lavon Lake”
“Love Lavon Lake” is a new conservation campaign designed to help North Texans know their primary water source. As North Texans get set to dive into longer days and 100 degree-plus temperatures, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has... more
News Stream – May 2018
The May edition of News Stream kicks off Drinking Water Week, May 6-12, with a recap of our recent Lavon Lake Watershed Tour that showed participants how we work together to Protect the Source. National Infrastructure Week, May 14-21 reminds... more
Make Everyday Earth Day with a “Green” Life, Lawn and Landscape
In our latest WFAA segment, water expert Denise Hickey and horticulturalist Patrick Dickinson shared how Earth Day is a great time of year for everyone to celebrate our environment. It’s also a great time to take a more “green” view... more
Watershed Protection – the First Line of Defense for Water Quality
Water for our main water source, Lavon Lake, doesn’t just come from rain falling directly into the lake. Water also enters Lavon as it flows across its watershed – an area of about 492,095 acres that drains runoff into creeks,... more