ANNUALREPORT

2016 / 2017

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ENRICHING COMMUNITIES, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE

Improving the quality of life for the citizens we serve and enhancing the communities where they live, work and play are our top priorities at the Tarrant Regional Water District. Our Board of Directors and dedicated staff work diligently day after day and year after year to ensure those who depend on us have a reliable water supply, vital flood protection and excellent recreational opportunities.

We also know the vital services we provide to the public today will not be enough to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population 20 to 30 years from now. That’s why we have been proactively planning and working on new projects and initiatives that will adequately address those expected needs.

In this publication, you will find more detail about the services we provide today and how we plan to meet the water needs of a population that is expected to double in the next 50 years, reduce the potential for flooding in and along the Trinity River and address the need for more recreational facilities that promote healthy, active lifestyles.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire TRWD staff, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Sincerely,

Victor W. HendersonTRWD Board President

Victor W. HendersonPresident

Jack StevensVice President

Marty LeonardSecretary

Jim LaneSecretary Pro-Tem

Mary KelleherDirector

Enhance the quality of life in North Texas

communities by creating recreation opportunities

around TRWD infrastructure to enable

active lifestyles.

RECREATION

Reduce the risk of flooding in our communities with

dependable flood damage reduction infrastructure

and operations.

FLOOD PROTECTION

Deliver a reliable resilient supply of water to the

public at the lowest cost and highest quality

possible.

WATER SUPPLY

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WATER SUPPLYThe district provides water to more than 70 cities in the North Texas area, and approximately 93 percent of the residents we serve receive their treated water from either the cities of Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield or the Trinity River Authority.

To meet those needs, we operate a system that includes TRWD’s four lakes – Bridgeport, Cedar Creek, Eagle Mountain and Richland-Chambers – as well as Lake Worth, Benbrook Lake and Lake Arlington and more than 150 miles of water pipelines. In a typical year, approximately 85 percent of the water used in Tarrant County is pumped from Cedar Creek and Richland-Chambers in East Texas through massive pipelines. Our customers treat the water at their facilities and deliver it to homes and businesses. With the population in TRWD’s service

area expected to double in the next 50 years, it has become vitally important that the district seek out new, cost-effective ways to extend our current supply while also planning for the future. Two ways we have been able to accomplish this include building a constructed wetland in East Texas and working with our customers to encourage and teach people how to use our precious resource efficiently.

TRWD STARTED A NEW WATER CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN IN 2016 - WATER

IS AWESOME - TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT EFFICIENT USE OF WATER.

TRWD has a pipe replacement program that utilizes sophisticated technology to identify areas on each pipe segment with the highest potential of failure. Sections of pipe are replaced by our crews while demands are low, saving the public time and valuable dollars. During 2016, TRWD proactively replaced 21 pipe segments, totaling 504 feet.

504 FEET OF PIPE SEGMENTS

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The George W. Shannon Wetlands near Richland-Chambers Lake serves as an important water supply source for Tarrant County. It also provides excellent recreational opportunities like bird watching and hunting, as well as an outdoor classroom where children and adults alike can learn about wetland ecosystems.

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REVERSE LITTERReverse Litter is an anti-litter awareness and outreach campaign supported by the Tarrant Regional Water District and the cities of Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth. During 2016, the “Ten on Tuesday” pledge initiative increased from nearly 15,000 to almost 23,000 people.

In 2016, Goodwill Industries became a member of the newly launched Litter-Free Lots program where organizations not only keep their storefronts clean, but also promote Reverse Litter among their staff.

The George W. Shannon Wetlands Water Reuse Project takes water from the Trinity River south of Dallas, naturally cleans and filters it, and returns it to nearby Richland-Chambers so it can be pumped back to Tarrant County when needed. In addition, the district’s conservation efforts are having a significant impact on daily demands. On average, more than 100 million gallons per day are saved because people are using water more efficiently. Along with successful awareness and education campaigns, such as Water is Awesome and the Lawn Whisperer, we work closely with our customers to help people save water in every community and industry. In addition to reuse and conservation, the district is already looking ahead at new strategies that will meet the

water supply needs for a rapidly growing population. This is being done as part of TRWD’s long-range approach to providing the public we serve with a reliable and resilient water supply. In fact, the district’s 50-year plan has been in place for decades and is updated regularly as we identify potential water resources. One innovative solution we are actively exploring is aquifer storage and recovery. This would allow us to take water that is not being used and store it underground for future use. This would provide additional supplies that could be used during times of drought or emergencies. Another possibility we are looking into is using groundwater to supplement the water from lakes that we currently use to meet demands.

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Spillway at Richland-Chambers Lake.

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TRWD SERVES MORE THAN TWO MILLION PEOPLE IN AN 11-COUNTY

SERVICE AREA, MAKING IT ONE OF THE LARGEST RAW WATER SUPPLIERS

IN TEXAS.

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INTEGRATED PIPELINE PROJECT

WHAT IS THE IPL?

The IPL Project is a combined water delivery system that will bring 200 million

gallons per day to Tarrant County. That’s enough water for 370,000 Tarrant County families. The 150

miles of pipeline is located along a separate path than TRWD’s existing pipelines, adding reliability to the district’s system. The project cost is shared by the

two agencies. By working together we will save the public more than $1 billion over the life

of the project.

2016 MILESTONES

84% of the land needed for the project has been acquired

The first section of 108” pipeline passed pressure testing with zero leaks

Pipe installation was completed through Ellis County.

The 80-million-gallon suction reservoir for the new Joint Booster Pump

Station No. 3 was completed near Midlothian.

IPL PROJECT RECEIVED ENVISION PLATINUM AWARD

During the summer of 2016, The IPL received the Envision Platinum award for the

project’s commitment to sustainability. TRWD’s project approach, considering life-cycle costs, the

communities we serve, and the environment helped make the IPL the 14th project in North America,

and the first platinum-awarded pipeline, to receive an Envision award.

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INTEGRATED PIPELINE PROJECT

2016 MILESTONES

84% of the land needed for the project has been acquired

The first section of 108” pipeline passed pressure testing with zero leaks

Pipe installation was completed through Ellis County.

The 80-million-gallon suction reservoir for the new Joint Booster Pump

Station No. 3 was completed near Midlothian.

ON THE HORIZON

By the end of 2018, the IPL will be moving water to Tarrant County from Richland-

Chambers Reservoir. This phase of the IPL will be completed ahead of time and under budget.

The IPL team has been working quickly and efficiently to keep costs at a minimum. The new pipeline will

help fulfill our mission to meet the public’s water needs at the lowest cost and highest

reliability possible.

HOME TO WORLD’S LARGEST

GATE VALVES

The IPL project is a large-scale endeavor, so it makes sense that you need some Texas-sized

equipment to handle the job. The photo above is a hydraulically-operated gate valve, expected to be the biggest of its kind. Crews spent two months testing

and installing the first of these six valves as part of the first phase of the IPL.

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INTEGRATED PIPELINE PROJECT

2016 MILESTONES

84% of the land needed for the project has been acquired

The first section of 108” pipeline passed pressure testing with zero leaks

Pipe installation was completed through Ellis County.

The 80-million-gallon suction reservoir for the new Joint Booster Pump

Station No. 3 was completed near Midlothian.

ON THE HORIZON

By the end of 2018, the IPL will be moving water to Tarrant County from Richland-

Chambers Reservoir. This phase of the IPL will be completed ahead of time and under budget.

The IPL team has been working quickly and efficiently to keep costs at a minimum. The new pipeline will

help fulfill our mission to meet the public’s water needs at the lowest cost and highest

reliability possible.

HOME TO WORLD’S LARGEST

GATE VALVES

The IPL project is a large-scale endeavor, so it makes sense that you need some Texas-sized

equipment to handle the job. The photo above is a hydraulically-operated gate valve, expected to be the biggest of its kind. Crews spent two months testing

and installing the first of these six valves as part of the first phase of the IPL.

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EN V I RO N M EN TA L ST EWA R D S H I P

Providing a clean and safe water supply to our customers is one of the district’s top priorities. TRWD’s environmental team continues to work with the City of Fort Worth to develop guidance for real-estate planners to promote and maximize the use of low impact development (LID) features to control stormwater pollution in the areas near the Trinity River. These LID features mimic natural processes that protect water quality and aquatic habitats.

TRWD’s Watershed Program continues to gather support with the current focus on the development of a Watershed Protection Plan for Richland-Chambers Reservoirs and the submission of the Eagle Mountain Watershed Protection Plan to the EPA for acceptance. These documents spell out steps taken to determine the negative water quality issues in TRWD’s watersheds and the most practical steps that can be taken to manage any negative impacts to the reservoirs.

The TRWD Demonstration Landscape, completed in October 2016, is an environmentally-friendly solution to managing normal and excessive runoff. The landscape include plants that are native and adaptive to the North Texas climate.

TRWD’s Stream Trailer appeared at

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Since the 1980s,TRWD has been collecting water quality data from the Trinity River and TRWD lakes.

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Working with community partners, TRWD has held more than 85 cleanup events since the early 1990s. These efforts help educate the public about keeping pollution out of our waterways and bring communities together. In 2016, more than 12,000 volunteers helped collect trash along the banks of the Trinity River, around Eagle Mountain Lake and Cedar Creek Lake and throughout Bridgeport, Texas.

The district also created two initiatives aimed at preventing litter from getting into the Trinity River - Adopt-a-Drain and Adopt-a-River.

52,391 POUNDS OF TRASH WERE

COLLECTED IN 2016

2017 CLEANUP DATES ARE LISTED ON

TRWD’S WEBSITE

C O M M U N I TY C LEA N U PS

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The blog is updated regularly when TRWD believes there is a potential flood risk. The blog is available on TRWD’s

website.

Lake Level Blog helps communicate

TRWD engineers work closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to coordinate releases from TRWD and Corps of Engineers Reservoirs into the Trinity River, as well as manage 27 miles of levees.

Partnership with USACE

During 2016, the district compiled a list of frequently asked questions related to flood protection. Find the complete list on our website.

Frequently Asked Questions

During May 2016, more than 35 trillion gallons of rain fell in Texas; enough to supply the entire world’s population with drinking water for 10,000 days.

Source: National Weather Service Fort Worth

FLOOD PROTECTIONManaging rapidly rising flood waters is one of the district’s top priorities. In fact, the district has a designated flood team that works 24/7 to monitor rainfall and inflows and manage reservoir releases when there is a flood threat around district reservoirs.

The district uses an intricate modeling software and real-time information from water gages on streams and at the reservoirs to make decisions about how much water to release or hold at each lake. Conditions can change quickly, so having the most up-to-date information is imperative to the staff making those important decisions.

Every flood event presents different challenges for TRWD’s team of engineers and requires constant contact with the cities and agencies in the affected areas. One of our goals during floods is to minimize the impact on emergency services below our spillways so they can reach those in need. District employees communicate around the clock with TxDOT, as well as city and county offices, to monitor how releases impact local roads and highways. Another primary concern during these situations is to prevent rising flood waters from threatening the integrity of our dams. While rain events that cause catastrophic dam failures are rare, our team stays prepared to protect you, your loved ones and your property.

THE DISTRICT MANAGES 27 MILES OF FLOODWAY LEVEES BUILT BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS ALONG

THE TRINITY RIVERIn December 2016, Congress passed a wide-ranging bill called Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN). The passage of WIIN secured $526 million in federal funding for the long-awaited Trinity River Vision Project just north of downtown Fort Worth. This project will address flooding issues near the confluence of the West and Clear Forks of the Trinity River and create an 800-acre urban waterfront community in the heart of Fort Worth.

PROTECTING THE FUTURE FORT WORTH

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TRWD is a partner in the Trinity River Vision project, which addresses the need for increased flood protection in Fort Worth and provides a unique opportunity for river recreation and future development. As part of the project, a new river channel will divert the Trinity River near the convergence of the West Fork and the Clear Fork, taking floodwaters through the near north side and east to the Riverside flood storage areas near Gateway Park.

This image is not intended to provide actual plans and specifications. It is an artistic interpretation and does not represent scale.

TRINITY RIVER OFFERS LAUNCH LOCATIONS

RECREATIONMuch of the infrastructure TRWD has built for flood protection and water supply provides excellent recreational opportunities for the public we serve. TRWD’s Trinity Trail System, which connects to City of Fort Worth trails, spans more than 70 plus miles through 31 neighborhoods and 21 city parks. It provides residents access to recreational opportunities and popular destinations along the river and throughout the city. A revamped Twin Points Park built by the district offers patrons access to the popular Eagle Mountain Lake with a boat ramp and swim beach. Eagle Mountain Park, located on the east side of the lake, provides families an opportunity to experience nature at its best via hiking and walking trails. Marine Creek Lake Trails and Airfield Falls are also popular destinations for recreation enthusiasts.

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There are seven convenient locations along the Trinity River to launch kayaks. The kayak community in Fort Worth is growing and so are we! To keep up with the sport’s popularity, we’ve designated several locations along the Trinity Trails as suggested kayak

launch sites. A complete map is available on

our website.

30TH ANNUAL TROUT STOCKING

Since 1986, TRWD has partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to provide the community an opportunity to fish close to home. During the 2016 season, nearly 8,000 rainbow trout were released into the Trinity River, providing anglers of all ages an urban fishing experience.

INAUGURAL TRWD FLYFEST

As part of the annual trout stocking, TRWD partnered with Fort Worth’s urban angling community to deliver the first TRWD Flyfest. The family-friendly event drew 1,500 anglers to the banks of the Trinity River and spread awareness about the outstanding fishing opportunities the river provides.

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TWIN POINTS PARK GRAND OPENING

Twin Points Park opened Memorial Day weekend to hundreds of eager beach goers. The new park features picnic tables, pavilions and one of the few beaches in Fort Worth. The Park Center at Twin Points was named in honor of former TRWD board member Hal S. Sparks III.

MARINE CREEK LAKE TRAILHEAD OPENS

TRWD celebrated the opening of Marine Creek Lake Trailhead with an official ribbon cutting ceremony and family friendly activities, including a 1-mile fun run. The trailhead was also added as a Trash Bash cleanup location in 2016.

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Mistletoe HeightsNew Trail Connection------------------------------------A new pedestrian bridge will connect Mistletoe Heights, Old University Drive and Rosedale Street to a new section of the Trinity Trails and set to open Fall 2017.

East BankNew Trail Extension ------------------------------------Working with the City of Fort Worth, this trail extension will complete a popular area of the Trinity Trails just south of Trinity Park. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

TWIN POINTS PARK ONEagle Mountain Lake------------------------------------Twin Points Park sits on the south side of Eagle Mountain Lake and features two large pavilions, boat ramps and enough parking for more than 300 vehicles. The beach is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

TRAILHEAD ATMarine Creek Lake------------------------------------A new addition to our recreation system is the trailhead at Marine Creek Lake, which opened May 2016. The area includes restrooms, misters, water fountains, a boat dock, and improved boat ramp, making it the perfect place to go for a walk, run or ride a bike.

TRAIL EXTENSION ATWaterside Trail------------------------------------Phase I of the Waterside Trail extension was completed in November 2016. The project connects Hulen Street past Bryant Irvin Boulevard to the Waterside Development where this area continues to expand.

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Log on to TRWD’s website; things might look a little different! The district’s strategic plan identifies our three primary missions: water supply, flood protection and recreation. The new website is categorized similarly and offers advanced features, such as a search feature similar to Google, a more responsive and mobile friendly site, and includes even more details about the district than before.

CONNECTING TO THE COMMUNITY

A NEW TRWD.COM

During 2016, TRWD partnered with/sponsored numerous community events throughout Fort Worth, including Mayfest, the Marine Creek Health and Safety Fair and Juneteenth Fort Worth, as well as becoming one of a growing number of Tarrant County businesses and agencies named a Blue Zones Approved Worksite. The district was

also a proud partner on a water quality and drainage improvement project at Rockwood Golf Course. Our hope is that all of our connections to the community help improve the quality of life in the metroplex and create enriching opportunities for the people we serve.

LAKE LEVELS: Get hooked on our most popular website feature with daily updates of current lake levels.

EVENTS: Find out what’s happening at our lakes and parks, as well as in and along the Trinity River. Our new calendar of events will keep you in the know, on-the-go!

SEARCH: Searching our site has become easier and smarter than ever. You’ll be impressed with our “SMART” search suggestions.

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A NEW TRWD.COM SPREADING THE NEWSFacebook likes increased 47% in 2016 from 3,921 to 5,776

241,989 website visits through desktop and mobile

TRWD Newsletter subscribers reached 13,000+ people

4.2 million pieces of paper were saved by sending out this report electronically

In March 2016, 30 landscape professionals attended a series of sustainable workshops sponsored by TRWD, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the City of Fort Worth.

City of Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Fort Worth residents took a walk around Marine Creek Lake to get some fresh air and talk about community affairs.

M.H. Moore Elementary, TRWD’s Adopted School, teamed up with

TRWD’s Law Enforcement.

The district has been a proud supporter of the YMCA’s Marine Creek Health and

Safety Fair for almost 10 years.

TRWD Reverse Litter partner the Dallas Zoo made a special appearance on

Good Morning Texas.

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WATER SUPPLY FLOOD PROTECTION RECREATION