{"MatterTextId":1972,"MatterTextGuid":"8C70E21A-E68D-4A56-BEF5-E778417C0609","MatterTextLastModifiedUtc":"2026-09-24T17:31:13.53","MatterTextRowVersion":"AAAAAABRFwk=","MatterTextMatterId":1944,"MatterTextVersion":"1","MatterTextPlain":"Regional Water System\n\n..title\nJoint Funding Agreement between North Texas Municipal Water District and the United States Geological Survey for Continuation of Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program, Surface Water Data Collection and Water Quality Monitoring\n..end\n\n\nSUBJECT\n\n..recommendation\nAuthorize execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for continuation of zebra mussel monitoring, surface water data collection, and water quality monitoring.\n..end\n\n\nPURPOSE\n\nThis monitoring agreement assists the District by informing proactive operations, planning, and maintenance activities at Lake Texoma, Lavon Lake, Bois d’Arc Lake, and the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Wylie Water Treatment Plant. Monitoring also allows compliance with reporting requirements set forth in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Water Right Permit and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 Permit for Bois d’Arc Lake. \n\n\nRECOMMENDATION\n\nThe Executive Director and NTMWD staff recommend the Board of Directors authorize the Executive Director to execute a joint funding agreement as follows:\n\nContracting Party:\n\n\tUnited States Geological Survey\t\t\t\n\t\n\tScope:\n \tZebra mussel, stream flow and water quality monitoring\t\t\t\t\tProject:\n\tUSGS Joint Funding Agreement No. 27SJJFATX091000, Water Resource Investigations\t\t\t\t\tAmount:\n\t$308,280\t\t\t\t\tCommittee:\tThis will be a Champion update at the October 21, 2026, Water Committee meeting\n\t\t\n\nDRIVER(S) FOR THIS PROJECT\n\nStrategic Objective:\t1.3 Proactive Asset & Maintenance Management   \n                                                                                                   1.1 High Quality Services\t\n\t\n\n☐ Regulatory Compliance\t☒ Asset Condition\t\t☐ Capacity\t☐ Redundancy/Resiliency\t\t☐ Relocation or External Requests\t☐ Operational Efficiency\t\t☐ Safety\t☐ Administrative\t\t☐ Policy\t☐ Other _____________\t\t\n\nBACKGROUND\n\nZEBRA MUSSEL MONITORING\nIn 2009, adult zebra mussels were found in Lake Texoma. Zebra mussels have also been detected in the Lavon Lake watershed and are a concern for Bois d’Arc Lake.   \nZebra mussels are an invasive species that can attach to water system infrastructure such as gates, screens, pipes and valves and interfere with water transmission and treatment operations.\nIt is important to monitor for early detection in order to inform proactive operations, planning and maintenance activities. \nNTMWD has partnered with USGS to fund efforts related to zebra mussel monitoring at Lake Texoma and other facilities since 2009.  \n\nSTREAM FLOW & WATER QUALITY MONITORING\nNTMWD has been working with USGS since 2006 to collect stream flow and water quality data in Bois d’Arc Creek in support of planning, design and construction of Bois d’Arc Lake.\nThe TCEQ Water Right and USACE 404 Permit for Bois d’Arc Lake requires NTMWD to monitor stream flow on Bois d’Arc Creek at locations upstream and downstream of the lake and to monitor water level elevation on the lake itself after construction is complete. \nThe necessary stream gages and water quality instruments are currently in place on sites at Bois d’Arc Creek and Bois d’Arc Lake. \n\nPROJECT PURPOSE\nContinue to monitor for early detection of invasive mussels in support of operations to proactively select and implement control strategies if mussel populations are detected. \nOperate and maintain existing stream gages and water quality instrumentation on Bois d’Arc Creek to collect stream flow, lake elevation and water quality data required for regulatory compliance.\nOperate and maintain an existing water elevation gauge on Bois d’Arc Lake.\n\nPROJECT COMPONENTS\nMonitor for the occurrence of zebra mussel and quagga mussel larvae, juveniles, and adults. \nDetermine the distribution, spread and population dynamics of zebra and quagga mussels at study areas in the North Texas region. \nOperate and maintain existing flow gages on Bois d’Arc Creek at FM 271, FM 100, FM 409 and Hwy 56. \nOperate and maintain existing water elevation gauge on Bois d’Arc Lake at the Dam.\nMonitor water quality on Bois d’Arc Creek at Hwy 56 and FM 409\nThe proposed USGS/NTMWD cost split for this agreement is as follows: \nUSGS contribution = $60,520 (16%)\nNTMWD contribution = $308,280 (84%)\nTotal = $368,800\nThe joint funding agreement between NTMWD and USGS will substantially conform to the attached draft agreement. \n\n\nFUNDING \n\nDescription\tAmount\nUSGS Contribution \t$  60,520\nNTMWD Contribution \t$308,280\nProject Total \t$368,800\nRequested Amount\t$308,280\n\nFunding is to be made available in the Regional Water System 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget.\n","MatterTextRtf":"{\\rtf1\\fbidis\\ansi\\ansicpg1252\\deff0\\deflang1033\\deflangfe1033{\\fonttbl{\\f0\\fswiss\\fprq2\\fcharset0 Arial;}{\\f1\\fmodern\\fprq1\\fcharset128 MS Gothic;}{\\f2\\froman\\fprq2\\fcharset2 Symbol;}{\\f3\\fmodern\\fprq1\\fcharset0 Courier New;}{\\f4\\fswiss\\fprq2\\fcharset0 Calibri;}}\n{\\colortbl ;\\red255\\green255\\blue255;\\red255\\green0\\blue0;}\n\\viewkind4\\uc1\\pard\\ltrpar\\b\\f0\\fs24 Regional Water System\\b0\\par\n\\cf1\\par\n\\fs2 ..title\\par\n\\cf0\\b\\fs24 Joint Funding Agreement between North Texas Municipal Water District and the United States Geological Survey for Continuation of Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program, Surface Water Data Collection and Water Quality Monitoring\\par\n\\cf1\\b0\\fs2 ..end\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\qc\\cf0\\lang1024\\fs24\\par\n\\lang1033\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\ul\\b SUBJECT\\par\n\\i\\par\n\\cf1\\ulnone\\b0\\i0\\fs2 ..recommendation\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi11\\cf0\\fs24 Authorize execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) for continuation of zebra mussel monitoring, surface water data collection, and water quality monitoring.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\qj\\cf1\\fs2 ..end\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\qc\\cf0\\lang1024\\fs24\\par\n\\lang1033\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\ul\\b PURPOSE\\i\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\qc\\ulnone\\b0\\i0\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar This monitoring agreement assists the District by informing proactive operations, planning, and maintenance activities at Lake Texoma, Lavon Lake, Bois d\\rquote Arc Lake, and the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Wylie Water Treatment Plant. 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Zebra mussels have also been detected in the Lavon Lake watershed and are a concern for Bois d\\rquote Arc Lake.   \\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Zebra mussels are an invasive species that can attach to water system infrastructure such as gates, screens, pipes and valves and interfere with water transmission and treatment operations.\\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 It is important to monitor for early detection in order to inform proactive operations, planning and maintenance activities. \\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 NTMWD has partnered with USGS to fund efforts related to zebra mussel monitoring at Lake Texoma and other facilities since 2009.  \\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\li360\\qj\\fs22\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\qj\\fs24 STREAM FLOW & WATER QUALITY MONITORING\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi-360\\li720\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 NTMWD has been working with USGS since 2006 to collect stream flow and water quality data in Bois d\\rquote Arc Creek in support of planning, design and construction of Bois d\\rquote Arc Lake.\\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 The TCEQ Water Right and USACE 404 Permit for Bois d\\rquote Arc Lake requires NTMWD to monitor stream flow on Bois d\\rquote Arc Creek at locations upstream and downstream of the lake and to monitor water level elevation on the lake itself after construction is complete. \\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 The necessary stream gages and water quality instruments are currently in place on sites at Bois d\\rquote Arc Creek and Bois d\\rquote Arc Lake. \\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\qj\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar PROJECT PURPOSE\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi-360\\li720\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Continue to monitor for early detection of invasive mussels in support of operations to proactively select and implement control strategies if mussel populations are detected. \\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Operate and maintain existing stream gages and water quality instrumentation on Bois d\\rquote Arc Creek to collect stream flow, lake elevation and water quality data required for regulatory compliance.\\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Operate and maintain an existing water elevation gauge on Bois d\\rquote Arc Lake.\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\qj\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar PROJECT COMPONENTS\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi-360\\li720\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Monitor for the occurrence of zebra mussel and quagga mussel larvae, juveniles, and adults. \\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Determine the distribution, spread and population dynamics of zebra and quagga mussels at study areas in the North Texas region. \\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Operate and maintain existing flow gages on Bois d\\rquote Arc Creek at FM 271, FM 100, FM 409 and Hwy 56. \\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Operate and maintain existing water elevation gauge on Bois d\\rquote Arc Lake at the Dam.\\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 Monitor water quality on Bois d\\rquote Arc Creek at Hwy 56 and FM 409\\par\n\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 The proposed USGS/NTMWD cost split for this agreement is as follows: \\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi-360\\li1080\\f3 o\\tab\\f0 USGS contribution = $60,520 (16%)\\par\n\\f3 o\\tab\\f0 NTMWD contribution = $308,280 (84%)\\par\n\\f3 o\\tab\\f0 Total = $368,800\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\fi-360\\li720\\f2\\'b7\\tab\\f0 The joint funding agreement between NTMWD and USGS will substantially conform to the attached draft agreement. \\f4\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\qc\\f0\\par\n\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\ul\\b FUNDING \\par\n\\i\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\sl360\\slmult1\\tx6523\\ulnone\\i0 Description\\tab Amount\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\sl276\\slmult1\\tx6523\\b0 USGS Contribution \\tab $  60,520\\par\nNTMWD Contribution \\tab $308,280\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\sl360\\slmult1\\tx6523 Project Total \\tab $368,800\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\tx6523\\b Requested Amount\\tab $308,280\\par\n\\pard\\ltrpar\\ul\\i\\par\n\\ulnone\\b0\\i0 Funding is to be made available in the Regional Water System 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget.\\par\n}\n"}