With recent showers dotting the north Texas landscape and hopefully more precipitation on the way, the Upper Trinity is here to provide the best tips and tricks to maintaining your very own rainwater harvesting system. North Texas receives 31-35 inches of rain annually, and just a fraction caught from a roof or barn can sustain… Read more »
Posts By: Jill Garcia
Conservation Favorites from UTGCD
Although we have been experiencing a milder and wetter than normal summer, in Texas drought, which can have a long-lasting effect on many aspects of the environment – including our groundwater, always seems to be lurking around the corner. Even though, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System, North Texas is not… Read more »
Rain Chains: Conservation with Style
Throughout north Texas, rainwater harvesting takes all shapes and sizes. Your dream system may include stainless steel cisterns or wooden gutters, but there are practical options for any budget. As the climate shifts into the cooler months, September and October bring a chance for autumn storms. Oftentimes, residential dwellings… Read more »
Water Conscious Christmas Gifts
Christmas is just around the corner, and along with the holiday’s arrival comes stressful shopping, long lines, and gift anxiety. Your email inbox is likely flooded with offers, blowout sales and last-minute deals that beg you to stop by their online store, or drive to a busy outlet. As we begin… Read more »
Home Winterization Tips with the Upper Trinity
Winter seems to have come early to Texas this year, although average household water use is typically much lower in the colder months, there are still a number of things that can be done to help promote water conservation. Check out our recommendations for indoor and outdoor home preparation to save water and money this… Read more »
Rainwater Harvesting: Simple and Effective
With almost 15 inches of rain within the last 2 months we’ve definitely experienced a wetter than average spring, but summer is now in full swing throughout Texas and that could mean drier times ahead. With fresh groundwater in ever-increasing demand, a simple task homeowners and citizens can implement is rainwater harvesting. Participating in rainwater… Read more »