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How Dallas Is Approaching Water Conservation as the Climate Changes

January 9, 2020

How Dallas Is Approaching Water Conservation as the Climate Changes

How Dallas Is Approaching Water Conservation as the Climate Changes

Lake Ray Hubbard is one of the reservoirs where Dallas gets its drinking water. (Photo by Rhys Moult on Unsplash)

We’re about a month away from getting a first look at the city’s climate action plan, a document that will guide Dallas’ efforts to reduce emissions, conserve water, and improve the city’s overall environmental quality. On Monday, staff briefed a City Council committee on how that plan will approach water, and provided an update on ongoing efforts to conserve the area’s limited water resources.

The 30,000-foot view: The city believes it is conserving enough water to offset supply and demand shifts from climate change. It’s eyeing an extension of the Dallas Floodway and other tweaks to mitigate potential flood and drought impact, while monitoring for future action. It’s expanding or re-marketing conservation-focused programs you may not have heard about, while introducing new ones. And it’s continuing to develop more strategies in the name of improving our water supply.

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November 27, 2018

Large Cities Around the World Lead the Way for Water Conservation


Water needs are rising. Are we ready?

Water conservation and management is one of the most pressing global issues of our century. While some areas suffer from too much water others are paralyzed by not having enough.

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June 27, 2018

Water Use Across US Declines

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May 31, 2018

Irrigation Restrictions Can Help North Texas Manage Water Demand

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May 11, 2018

Dallas Named Most Water Wise

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May 9, 2018

See Our Name in Lights During Drinking Water Week

Drinking Water Week is May 6 – 12, 2018

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