What Is An Ozone Action Day?
Though March-November is considered “ozone season” in the DFW area, hot temperatures and the resulting higher ozone concentrations in our air usually make August the month with the most “high-level” days, and you may hear a lot of news or weather reports that include the words “Ozone Action Day” or “Ozone Alert.”
Recycling Program Promoted with Blue Bag Giveaway
Public Services staff are scheduled to be at the Richardson Public Library Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the rest of August from 2:30-3:30 p.m. to spread the word about the benefits of recycling.
Free Online Classes July 27-28 Help Save Water, Money
ctivities continue in conjunction with July being Smart Irrigation Month. Check out these free classes taking place next week
Summer is Stinging Caterpillar Season; Awareness Advised
Nature lovers beware—sometimes the “cutest” looking caterpillars, the fuzzy kind that curious children want to touch, may pack a painful “punch.” A few kinds of caterpillars in Texas carry irritating or venomous hairs, and since there was an abundance of spring foliage this year in North Texas due to all the rain, North Texans may see an abundance of all kinds of caterpillars this summer and fall.
Mosquito Testing Continues; No Positive Test Results Yet
As the Richardson Health Department continues its weekly trapping and testing of mosquitoes, there have been no positive West Nile test results this year or positives for any other mosquito-borne illness that would require neighborhood spraying.
Tune Up Lawn Irrigation with Free Online Class, In-Person Fair
Learn how to best irrigate your landscape with two free Texas SmartScape®-approved learning opportunities this weekend:
Heat Stress Can Catch You Off Guard
As temperatures increase, so do the possibilities of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Keep Pool Water Out of Storm Drains
With summer upon us and pool maintenance taking place, the Health Department reminds homeowners to keep pool water out of storm drains and streams—chemically treated pool water kills aquatic life and pollutes our water supply.
Try Eco-friendly Grilling for an Environmentally Friendly 4th
Grilling for the July 4th holiday? The North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Air North Texas program recommends using a portable, reusable charcoal chimney to heat the coals, available for around $15 at most hardware stores.
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center Returns to Regular Hours
The Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd., will return to regular hours beginning Tuesday, July 6.