Environment
City of Dallas launches new Dallas Forestry Website
Urban forests play an important role in a city by filtering air and water, controlling storm water, conserving energy, and …
Public input needed for the Local Solid Waste Management Plan
The Sanitation department invites residents to provide input on the Local Solid Waste Management Plan also known as the Zero …
Dallas retains #2 rank among local governments for green power use
Every year U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes a report on their Green Power Partnership (GPP) program ranking 700 partner organizations …
City accepting applications for the Healthy Homes Lead Paint Reduction program
The City of Dallas was awarded $2.3 million from The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to remove lead-based paint …
DWU seeks community input on Coombs Creek Erosion Control Project
Dallas Water Utilities is seeking community input on the Coombs Creek Erosion Control Project. The erosion control improvements will occur …
New brush and bulky trash pickup regulations begin July 1
New brush and bulky trash regulations go into effect to keep our city clean and clutter-free soon. Beginning July 1, …
City Council unanimously passes City’s first Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved the City’s first Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) on May 27. The CECAP was developed …
Dallas awarded $600,000 in EPA funds to revitalize South Dallas, Fair Park
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Dallas a Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant worth $600,000.00 targeting the revitalization of the South Dallas/Fair Park area. …
Gardening tools: three courses to help you get your garden growing right
Dallas Water Conservation in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Water University presents a series of free courses designed to help …
After-storm tree assessment and care
Trees provide shade, clean air, reduce stormwater and urban runoff, and add value to your home, but when they’re damaged …