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Public Notice: USACE Determination of Above Ground Historic Properties Present Within the Area of Potential Effect of the Proposed Lamar Levee

The Dallas Floodway Extension is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) federally authorized Civil Works project for the purpose of flood risk management subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

In order to identify historic properties that may be affected by this undertaking, the USACE Ft. Worth District conducted an architectural survey of the area of potential effect (APE) for the proposed construction of the Lamar Levee located on the Trinity River in the City of Dallas. The USACE Ft. Worth District is soliciting comments from all parties having an interest in the undertaking's effect on historic properties. Comments supporting, opposing or identifying concerns with the survey methods or results will be considered by the USACE.

For more details and to view the draft report, click here. Deadline to submit comments to USACE is April 7, 2025. Comments should reference the project name: USACE Determination of Above Ground Historic Properties Present Within the Area of Potential Effect of the Proposed Lamar Levee. 


FEMA recognizes the City for its Class 3 Rating in the CRS Program

On Wednesday, October 16, the City of Dallas received recognition from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 6 for its Class 3 Rating in the Community Rating System (CRS) Program. FEMA’s Region 6 Regional Administrator, Tony Robinson, presented the award to Dallas Water Utilities Floodplain Administrator, David Phan. 

Dallas residents receive free trees on Dallas Arbor Day

Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) hosted the sixth annual Branch Out Dallas tree giveaway event on Dallas Arbor Day, Saturday, November 2. Over 2,500 trees were distributed at seven locations citywide. Branch Out Dallas is held annually.

The Branch Out Dallas tree giveaway program was launched in the fall of 2018, and because of the growing demand and participation, it is now part of Dallas Arbor Day annual celebration.

Trees benefit the urban environment by reducing stormwater runoff to drainage systems, cooling temperatures, improving air quality and mitigating the heat island effect. "This program supports city initiatives," said Karen Woodard, Forestry Manager, Dallas Water Utilities. "We appreciate our residents and volunteers who understand the value of planting more trees."

Residents selected a 5-gallon tree from varieties that included chinquapin oak, cedar elm, redbud, Mexican white oak and lacebark elm. These trees are hardy and suited for the Texas region. 

 The program is led by DWU staff and the citywide Dallas Forestry team, with support from community partners and volunteers who help distribute the trees to residents.

Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine

The Texas Department of Agriculture has implemented a quarantine for Dallas County, restricting the movement of wood products out of the county. This is especially important to remember during the winter months.

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The City of Dallas Forestry website provides information about the City's urban forest, tree care, tree plantings, volunteer opportunities, events and other resources. To learn more visit City of Dallas Forestry.

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