Resources
City of Cedar Park Water Conservation Site
http://www.cedarparktx.us/cp/page18072355.aspx
Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority
http://www.bcrua.org/
Lower Colorado River Authority
http://www.lcra.org
Texas Water Development Board
All about drought—what it is, how it is measured and how to lessen its effects. This page also features a thorough collection of state and national drought-related links.
http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/assistance/conservation/consindex.asp
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
This page features information about drinking water and water availability throughout Texas.
http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/util_water
Alliance for Water Efficiency
The Alliance for Water Efficiency is a stakeholder-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water. Located in Chicago, the Alliance serves as a North American advocate for water-efficient products and programs, and provides information and assistance on water conservation efforts.
http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org
Environmental Protection Agency
Part of the EPA's mission is to protect our nation's waters. This page contains a multitude of links to information about all things water-related, from drinking water and wastewater to water pollution.
http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/water.html
WaterSense
The EPA's WaterSense is a partnership program working to protect the future of the U.S. water supply by promoting water efficiency and enhancing the market for water-efficient practices, products and programs.
http://www.epa.gov/watersense
American Water Works Association
Founded in 1881 and currently serving over 57,000 members, the AWWA is the world's oldest and largest nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of water quality and supply. This page offers a broad spectrum of consumer information concerning water quality, safety and standards.
http://www.awwa.org/advocacy/learn
AWWA — Texas chapter
The Texas chapter of the AWWA is the second-largest section of the organization, with over 3,500 volunteers working to advance the technology, science and policies as water professionals and stewards of the water resources and public water supplies of Texas.
http://www.tawwa.org
American Water Resources Association
Founded in 1964, the AWRA is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to the advancement of multidisciplinary water resources education, management and research. This page offers water-related Web sites recommended by AWRA members.
http://www.awra.org/connections/recommend.html
National Water Resources Association
The NWRA is a nonprofit federation of state organizations concerned with the appropriate management, conservation and use of water and land resources nationally. NWRA works to balance the needs of people and the environment.
http://www.nwra.org
Water Environment Federation
Founded in 1928, the WEF is a nonprofit technical and educational organization working to preserve and enhance the global water environment.
http://www.wef.org
National Association of Clean Water Agencies
NACWA represents the interests of the nation's wastewater treatment agencies, which serve most of the sewered U.S. population and collectively treat and reclaim over 18 billion gallons of wastewater daily. NACWA plays a key role in the development of environmental legislation, and works closely with federal regulatory agencies in the implementation of environmental programs.
http://www.nacwa.org
Texas Water Conservation Association
The TWCA is the leading organization statewide dedicated to conserving, developing, protecting and using Texas' water resources for all beneficial purposes.
http://www.twca.org
Texas Water Resources Institute
The TWRI provides leadership to stimulate priority research and educational programs in water resources within the Texas A&M University System and throughout the state.
http://twri.tamu.edu
Texas WaterWise Council
The Texas WaterWise Council is composed of representatives of landscaping-related industries and water management agencies, and works to promote sound water conservation practices in Texas through a public-private partnership that fosters awareness of the value of sound water management.
http://www.waterwisetexas.org
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association
TNLA members are growers, landscape contractors, retail nurseries and suppliers for Green Industry businesses, working to advance the interests of the nursery/landscape industry in Texas.
http://www.txnla.org
Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, Inc.
The IPSSA works for continuing improvement of the pool and spa industry.
http://www.ipssa.com
WaterWise
Consumer-targeted Web site where kids and grownups alike can learn ways to conserve water and energy, via helpful saving tips, links to local resources and well-designed products.
http://www.getwise.org
Texas Water Foundation
The TWF is a nonprofit organization working to heighten awareness among all Texans regarding the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
http://www.texaswater.org
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's Native Plant Information Network
Plant water-wise plants native to Central Texas. For ideas, check the lists of recommended native plants from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's Native Plant Information Network.
http://www.wildflower.org/collections/collection.php?collection=TX_central
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