Trinity River Authority of Texas

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Help us tackle litter and illegal dumping while making a positive impact on your community! Join us for a cleanup event at Enchanted Bay on Lake Arlington on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 AM to 11 AM. This event supports the Village Creek - Lake Arlington Watershed Protection Plan and TRA's Litter and Illegal Dumping Initiative, prepared in cooperation with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 🧤 Volunteer Information: Date: Saturday, Jan. 25 Time: 9 AM - 11 AM Location: Enchanted Bay on Lake Arlington Who Can Join: Ages 12 and up are welcome! ⏳ Sign up by Jan. 17! https://lnkd.in/gM5s-Jdf

Happy Holidays from the Trinity River Authority! Wishing you peace, joy, and a bright new year!

The Trinity River Authority has been busy making a positive impact on our local watersheds through our litter and illegal dumping initiative! On Oct. 19, we held our inaugural cleanup event at the Lake Arlington Dam, where we removed 1,540 lbs. of trash, five large tires, and more from two acres of shoreline. Thanks to the cooperation of the cities of Fort Worth and Arlington, as well as Constellation Energy, we were able to reach previously submerged areas and make a significant difference. On Dec. 7, our volunteers gathered at Bowman Branch near Arlington/Grand Prairie. We removed over 1,600 lbs. of debris, including shingles, bottles, and fishing lures, helping to improve the environment near Joe Pool Lake. This initiative, prepared in collaboration with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, is dedicated to tackling litter and illegal dumping in our watersheds. Join us for our next cleanup at Lake Arlington on Jan. 25. Stay tuned for more details to get involved in keeping our rivers and lakes clean!

Attention Dallas, Ellis, Johnson, and Tarrant County Residents with Septic Systems! Join us for a clinic to learn the basics of operation and maintenance and discover grant opportunities to repair or replace failing systems in the Joe Pool Lake and Village Creek-Lake Arlington Watersheds! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gYPfvnCf

The Trinity River Authority of Texas will hold its December Board of Directors Meeting at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4. The agenda for the meeting is available here: https://lnkd.in/gs_uvtwE #TRAboardmeeting #waterindustry

Help us tackle litter and illegal dumping while making a positive impact on your community! Join us for a cleanup event on Bowman Branch at Mirabella Blvd on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 AM to 11 AM. This event supports the Joe Pool Lake Watershed Protection Plan and TRA's Litter and Illegal Dumping Initiative, prepared in cooperation with the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. 🧤 Volunteer Information: Date: Saturday, Dec. 7 Time: 9 AM - 11 AM Location: Bowman Branch at Mirabella Blvd Who Can Join: Ages 12 and up are welcome! ⏳ Sign up by Dec. 2! https://lnkd.in/gw4Vuvum

This week, TRA environmental scientists Ryan Seymour, Meghan Craft and Logan Tidwell were guest instructors for multiple Fort Worth ISD AP Biology classes. TRA staff worked alongside Tarrant Regional Water District and Fort Worth ISD teacher Andrew Brinker to develop a curriculum that introduced students to the basics of water quality monitoring and fisheries science in North Central Texas. Before the lab, students were introduced to key terms, methodologies and identification techniques in the classroom. Then, alongside TRA and TRWD scientists, the students used those methods to collect fish community and water quality data from the West Fort Trinity River behind their campus. Students gained hands-on experience in authentic scientific research, collecting valuable data using the same rigorous protocols as TRA and TRWD scientists. Brinker will use the datasets collected by the students to teach lessons on data analysis, statistics and science communication to prepare them for their upcoming AP Biology exam this spring.

In honor of Veterans Day, we celebrate and thank all who have served for their dedication and sacrifice, including our employees with military backgrounds. TRA is proud to be a military-friendly organization, and we’re grateful for the values and skills they bring to our team. Visit www.trinityra.org/military to learn about our commitment to supporting veterans.

The Trinity River Authority of Texas will hold its October Board of Directors Meeting at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23. The agenda for the meeting is available here: https://lnkd.in/gnxwWPHW #TRAboardmeeting #waterindustry