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BRIT: Future Water for North Texas - Fort Worth

Presenter: Carol Spruiell, Texas Conservation Alliance.

The future of wise water planning for Texas calls not only for smarter water use through conservation, but also for water recycling. There are two major ways to recycle water. One of these – filtering through created wetlands -- is already in place just minutes south of Dallas, the East Fort Wetland.

Another approach to recycling water is the use of ultra-filtration. With ultra-filtration, water is filtered through membranes with tiny pores -- a fraction of a micron in size -- that remove bacteria, viruses, and other harmful organisms. 

Our new “Future Water for North Texas” program discusses the options for recycling and how this new water supply option can help us avoid building costly reservoirs.

Free.

DCCCD Sustainability Summit: Deadline for Proposals

Dallas County Community College District is currently seeking innovative presentations and poster sessions for the 2014 Sustainability Summit, April 16, at North Lake College. The presentations will encourage sharing and rich discussions for an audience that includes faculty, staff, students, local business and industry and the general community. Topics of interest may include (but are not limited to) permaculture, green curriculum, LEED vs . Green Globes and environmental justice.

Please note: You may be contacted to edit or modify your submission based on content or space limitations.

The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to Friday, Jan. 31.

You will receive notification about the status of your proposal no later than Feb. 7. Proposals should be submitted by completing one of the attached forms and returning to:

Info: William Videtto Administrative Assistant, Business Services, North Lake College, 972-2733390, wvidetto@dcccd.edu

 

Keep Denton Beautiful: Redbud Festival - Denton

Arbor Day event, Earth Day celebration and a home and garden show featuring more than 70 booths with tree and plant sales, gardening products, landscaping services and home improvement items. 

There will also be resources and information for individuals looking to improve their home and community, with an emphasis on sustainable or "green" practices and local, Denton-based businesses. 

Also there will be children’s environmental exhibits and activities, a live TRASHion Runway show, live music, educational workshops and festival foods. Free.

North Texas Renewable Energy Group: Solarize Your Neighborhood - Irving

Join the North Texas Renewable Energy Group and Plano Solar Advocates to discuss the "Solarize" concept. "Solarize" is a group bulk-purchase process that can help neighborhoods and cities install rooftop solar photovoltaics at reduced cost. Learn how you can start a solarize program in your neighborhood. The goal of the meeting will be to begin creating a network of people across the DFW area that are interested in launching projects in their own communities.

Presentation by Larry Howe and Bob Litwins of Plano Solar Advocates.

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