Partner with your HOA to Save Water

Tune into the first Water Talk of 2025, titled “Encouraging Native Plantings in HOA Landscapes.” On February 13, Diane Wetherbee, a member of Lantana’s Water District Board, will discuss how to partner with your HOA to plant more natives in your landscape, as well as the HOA common areas, to beautify your neighborhood while saving water! Learn more and register here https://bit.ly/WaterTalkFeb2025

Healthier, Happier Yards Seminar

Join Upper Trinity and the Denton County Master Gardeners for the “Healthier, Happier Yards” presentation at the Flower Mound Library at 7 pm on Feb. 17^th! Learn tips and tricks on watering methods to keep your yard looking great all summer long while using less water and saving money.  Free giveaway items will be available to attendees! This program is part of the Denton County Master Gardener Association Spring 2025 Series. Register at https://fmlibrary.libnet.info/event/12492790. 

Love Your Watershed Month

Do you know which watershed you live in?  Your watershed needs love all year round, not just on Valentine’s Day! When preparing for spring, consider using organic fertilizers, compost, and mulch to add nutrients to the lawn and flower beds. Properly dispose of medicines, paints, chemicals, and other household hazardous waste items.  Be sure to pick up your pet’s poo when you go for a walk too.  Learn how each of us can lessen the impact on the environment.

https://www.utrwd.com/protecting-water/stormwater-management

Take Care with Herbicides

Planning to apply pre-emergent herbicides to your lawn soon?  Make sure to wait until mid to late February to allow soil temperatures to reach 55 degrees before applying.  Watch our video to learn about the most effective ways to use herbicide while loving your landscape and watershed! Find other great tips at the Aggie Turf website.

Last Pipe Laid for Lake Ralph Hall

On February 4^th, a ceremonial signing took place to celebrate the last section of the 32-mile pipeline that will deliver up to 54 million gallons per day! Representatives from Upper Trinity’s Board of Directors, local leaders, and construction and engineering firms were present for the ceremony.  Stay up to date with the progress of Lake Ralph Hall by signing up for the Lake Ralph Hall eNews and following on Facebook!  Check out our new end-of-year update video! 

UTRWD Receives GFOA Award for FY '25 Budget

For the 23rd consecutive year, Upper Trinity has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY 2025 budget.  This award recognizes Upper Trinity's commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.  Congratulations to our Business Department for their hard work in preparing the budget.  

IN THE NEWS

Texas has a big water problem. This state lawmaker hopes he has the solution. (Texas Tribune)

Questions about watering your yard? There’s an app for that. (AgriLife Today)

New Land Trends Report highlights status of and shifts in Texas’ agricultural lands (AgriLife Today)