LEGENDS IN NORTH TEXAS LEGISLATURE LEAVE BEHIND LEGACY BENEFITING ENTIRE REGION - North Texas Municipal Water District
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April 2019 News Stream
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APRIL 2019
LEGENDS IN NORTH TEXAS LEGISLATURE LEAVE
BEHIND LEGACY BENEFITING ENTIRE REGION
In March, Texas and the nation lost one of the most significant legislators in
North Texas history and a long-time friend to the District: U.S. Representative
Ralph Hall. Known across the aisles as an impeccable gentleman committed to
putting his constituents first, Congressman Hall dedicated his life to ensure a
high quality of life for millions of North Texans. This included making sure there
would always be safe, reliable water for our region.
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ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
ENDS APRIL 1
Our annual temporary change in
disinfectant period ends April 1. This
routine, month-long process is
critical to delivering safe drinking
water for more than 1.7 million North
Texans. By completing this
maintenance each spring before the
temperatures rise, we are best able
to maintain the system and ensure
high water quality year-round.
It may take a few days for the full conversion across the entire system back to
chloramines for disinfection.
Learn More
TEXAS BOATERS HELP
STOP SPREAD OF ZEBRA
MUSSELS IN LAKES
Great news! A recent statewide
study done by Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department (TPWD) found
no new lakes infested with invasive
zebra mussels. TPWD and partners
monitor more than 60 lakes for early
detection or population monitoring of
zebra mussels.
Continue to do your part to protect Texas lakes - help spread the word on how
Texas boaters should always clean, drain and dry their boats.
Read the Full Release
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WORKING TOGETHER TO
PROTECT THE LAVON
WATERSHED
Meet Ryann Cline - a new full-time
technician with the Collin County Soil
& Water Conservation District
(SWCD). Ryann's work will focus in
the Lavon Lake Watershed thanks
to a grant received from the Texas
State Soil & Water Conservation
Board (TSSWCB).
This position is vital to implement aspects of the Lavon Lake Watershed
Protection Plan. Working with these agencies and others is an ongoing,
collaborative effort protect water quality and the health of our watershed.
Follow Collin County SWCD on Facebook
WETLAND CENTER
OFFERS SUMMER
TEACHER WORKSHOPS
The John Bunker Sands Wetland
Center offers several workshops
over the summer where teachers
can earn CPE and TEEAC credit
including: Project WET, Project
Learning Tree, Project WILD and
Texas Aquatic Science. For more
information on availability and
registration, call 972-474-9100 or
email ldunn@wetlandcenter.com.
See All Education Programs Available
SPRING FEVER - FIND OUT WHAT & WHEN TO PLANT!
Watch recap from Water Expert Denise Hickey and Horticulturalist
Patrick Dickinson as they help tackle spring planting fever with the
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most recent Green Segment on WFAA. Learn what to do in North
Texas as the weather begins to warm up!
AGRILIFE DALLAS HAS
NEW 7-ACRE ECOPARK
The Benny J. Simpson Ecopark, on
campus at the Texas A&M AgriLife
Research and Extension Center, will
demonstrate how green
infrastructure and resource-efficient
building practices contribute to
sustainable urban and suburban
development. The ecopark earned
Texan by Nature certification and will
begin welcoming visitors in late
2019.
Find Out More
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IF YOU LIKE MUDBUGS,
SAVE THE DATE!
The John Bunker Sands Wetland
Center hosts it annual Mudbug
Festival and Fun Run on Saturday,
May 11 to celebrate American
Wetlands Month! This free family fun
day at the Wetlands includes live
bluegrass music, live animal
presentations, education and
partnership booths, kids’ activities,
face painting, eagle tours, food
trucks, ice cream, and, of course -
mudbugs, (aka crawfish)! The event
goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
mark your calendars now.
Download the full Mudbug Festival Poster
Learn about Sponsorship Opportunities
PERMIT US TO SAY THANK
YOU, ROBERT!
Robert McCarthy, Permit Manager in
Environmental Services, retires this
month after 15+ years of service with
the District. Robert was key to the
success of many projects throughout
his time at NTMWD, especially his
seemingly tireless dedication to the
Bois d'Arc Lake permitting process.
The NTMWD Board of Directors and staff wish Robert a heartfelt
congratulations on his well-earned retirement.
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There are many exciting events happening within the District and our cities.
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Check out what’s coming up:
Apr 6: Advanced Bird Walk (Seagoville)
Apr 6: Talking with the Eagles (Seagoville)
Apr 6: Texas Trash-Off (McKinney)
Apr 9: ULandscapeIT: Water Efficient Landscape Design (Richardson)
Apr 11: Vermiculture Class (Rockwall)
Apr 13: Celebrate Earth Day 2019 with Go Green (Garland)
Apr 13: Great American Cleanup (Plano)
Apr 17: Top 100 Plants for North Texas (McKinney)
Apr 20: Advanced Bird Walk (Seagoville)
Apr 20: Clean It & Green It 2019 (Frisco)
Apr 20: Free Food ...Wild Edibles (Seagoville)
Don’t miss The Garden Show 2019 in McKinney (North Texas eNews)
Where Does My Trash Go? (Plano Magazine)
Why does your water smell like chlorine? Routine cleaning comes through North Texas
taps (The Dallas Morning News)
Water My Yard™ Reminds When, and When Not to Water (Richardson)
Austin Bridge & Road seeks local subcontractors for work at Bois D'Arc Lake (North Texas
eNews)
Bois d'Arc Lake construction progress photos (North Texas eNews)
Bois d'Arc Lake construction underway, set to bring millions annually to Fannin County
(KXII)
Time to De-winterize Sprinkler Systems (Richardson)
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