Give a Drip!

 ‘Give a Drip’ by pledging to water less this spring and summer. Visit WaterLessYall.com and fill out the pledge form today. Qualified residents will be entered into a monthly drawing for a free irrigation repair kit ($30 value). There will be three grand prize winners announced in October (two smart irrigation controllers, and a $500 gift card to Rooted In). The website also provides landscape classes, weekly watering tips, and hands-on guidance for reducing outdoor watering.

Time to Check Sprinklers

Before using your sprinklers this spring, check to make sure everything is working properly. Broken sprinkler heads, watering the road, and poor spray distribution wastes water and can be easily fixed. First, run the sprinklers to check for problems (here’s how). Next, fix the issues with these do-it-yourself videos.  Need help? Schedule a free irrigation check-up!

Thinking about Fertilizing?

Does your soil really need fertilizer? Get your soil tested for FREE when you attend Texas A&M AgriLife’s Healthy Lawns, Healthy Waters training in UTRWD’s Event Center in Lewisville on April 14th!  Attendees will also learn about rainwater harvesting, proper fertilization and watering methods.  One lucky participant will receive a smart irrigation controller! Find more details in this news release and register on AgriLife’s website here. 

Soil and Water Stewardship Week

Upper Trinity Conservation Trust is recognizing Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Texas from April 27 through May 4. The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board has set this year’s theme to “Home is Where the Habitat is”, highlighting the vital role that native habitats serve, such as sustaining wildlife, clean air and water, food production and recreation.  Conservation easements help landowners protect their land and family heritage for future generations! Learn how you can partner with and support the Trust!

School Outreach and Education

Recently, 615 total students from Lewisville High School, Flower Mound High School, Donald Elementary (Flower Mound) and Medlin Middle School (Trophy Club) participated in educational demonstrations on Water Conservation and Watershed Protection. Using UTRWD’s new stream trailer and watershed demonstration board, the students learned about their day-to-day impact on water quality, and the importance of protecting our water sources. If you’re a teacher interested in a tour or a demonstration, please visit our Teacher Resources webpage to learn more.

Medicine Takeback Day

Don’t flush unwanted medicines down the toilet or throw in the trash!  Medicines can pollute nearby water sources and harm fish and other aquatic life. Properly dispose of these items at a drop-off location near you on Takeback Day on April 26th or anytime at your police department or local pharmacies. Learn more at Defend Your Drains or the link below.
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UTRWD Receives Watermark Awards at Texas Water Conference

The annual Texas Water Conference was held in Houston on March 18-21. Upper Trinity received two Watermark Awards for Communication Excellence awards: one for the Pledge 2 Water Less Y’all Campaign and another for the Cycle and Soak Video. Additionally, Kaylee Waldo was inducted into the Water Environment of Texas’ Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers recognizing her outstanding service to the organization.

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