Wednesday, January 29, 2020 a SPECIAL PUBLICATION of the 2 · Eagle Mountain Lake January 29, 2020
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Wednesday, January 29, 2020 A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE 2 · Eagle Mountain Lake January 29, 2020 Eagle Mountain Lake Tarrant Regional Water District Board of directors ..............PAGE 3 TRWD FAQS ............................................................................................................................................................... PAGE 4 Law Enforcement Patrolling Eagle Mountain Lake .......................................................................................PAGE 5 Two area parks offer hiking trails along lakes ..................................PAGE 7 Alan Thomas From youth to adult: A long and storied career ..........................PAGE 10 TRWD tackles the future ............................................................................................................. PAGE 12 IPL helps with population growth ............................................................................PAGE 15 Eagle Mountain Lake Boat ramps, marinas and campgrounds ........................................................ PAGE 18 Eagle Mountain Marina Still Recovering From Storm Damages ............................................................ PAGE 19 Before you head to the lake: Spring Boat Check and Inspection ............................................................................ PAGE 21 Hunter education certification required in addition to license requirement ......................................PAGE 22 How TRWD gets their funding .......................................................................................PAGE 23 New Hunting and Fishing Regulations .........................................................PAGE 24 Boater Education Certification .........................................................................................PAGE 24 Wetlands vital to EML water quality, wildlife habitats ................................................................................................................................................PAGE 25 Eagle Mountain Lake Campgrounds have lots to offer ..............................................................................................................................................PAGE 26 Eagle Mountain Park established to prevent real estate development..........................PAGE 26 TPWD stocks lake to make fishing better for anglers ...............................................................................................................PAGE 28 TCU and the EML Hatchery....................................................................................................PAGE 29 TRWD hosts 28th annual Eagle Mountain Cleanup Event ...................................................................................... PAGE 31 January 29, 2020 Eagle Mountain Lake · 3 Tarrant Regional Water District board of directors Jack Stevens Marty Leonard Leah M. King James Hill Jim Lane President Vice President Secretary Secretary Pro-tem Director Mr. Stevens was elected to the TRWD Ms. Leonard was elected to the TRWD Mrs. King joined the TRWD Board of Di- Mr. Hill was elected to the TRWD Board Mr. Lane was elected to the TRWD Board Board in 2004. He is a graduate of the Uni- Board in 2006. A graduate of Southern Meth- rectors in 2017. She is currently the senior in 2017. Born and raised in Fort Worth, he is in 2006. He is a graduate of Texas Christian versity of Texas at Arlington and a retired odist University, she owns Leonard Golf vice president and chief development officer a graduate of the Business Honors Program University, and received his Doctor of Jurispru- engineer who gave 34 years of dedicated ser- Links Practice/Teaching Facility and owns for United Way of Tarrant County. Mrs. King at the University of Texas at Austin. In addi- dence from Baylor Law School in 1966. Ad- vice to Vought Aircraft. Mr. Stevens currently two buildings occupied by the Nike Golf is very active in the community, and serves tion, he received his MBA in the Accelerated mitted to the bar in 1968, he served as Captain resides in Azle. Center in Fort Worth. Ms. Leonard also is on many boards and committees throughout Program at TCU. A banking executive with in the United States Army, JAGC from 1969- president of Margolf Corporation. She is ex- Fort Worth and Tarrant County. She is also a significant experience in finance and real es- 1973. In 1973 he began legal practice with an tremely active in the Fort Worth community, member of the Leadership Fort Worth 2010 tate, Mr. Hill is also very active in the com- insurance defense firm in Fort Worth. In 1975 serving on numerous boards and committees. and Leadership North Texas 2011 classes. munity. He and his wife have two kids and he opened his own law practice and currently She and her husband, Barry, have one son. live in Fort Worth. practices criminal, aviation, personal injury and family law. www.TRWD.com Enriching communities. Improving the quality of Life. water Supply | Flood Protection | Recreation For more than 90 years, TRWD has improved the quality of life in the communities we serve by providing a reliable and sustainable water supply, vital ood protection and an outstanding variety of recreational opportunities. 4 · Eagle Mountain Lake January 29, 2020 TRWD FAQS Tarrant Regional Water on the shoreline? docks can be affected. District employees receive While most debris – like Shoreline properties can plenty of questions – here leaves and tree limbs – is be affected if sea walls are are answers to the group’s organic and will decom- overtopped or erosion is most frequent queries. pose, some trash that washes caused by waves. How can I check Eagle ashore must be removed. Other high water concerns Mountain Lake’s level? TRWD makes dumpsters include objects that would TRWD updates EML’s available after large events normally be exposed that are level every 15 minutes on to give property owners a now underwater and are a the front page of its website, place to deposit trash. hazard. www.trwd.com. Those locations can be Out of caution, the lake The Azle Hornet football team assists on Eagle Mountain Lake Cleanup in 2019. Where can I find out about found by calling the TRWD closes to prevent personal PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM BRACE potential flooding situa- office at (817) 237-8585. injury to people or risks to tions at EML? Why does the lake close the health of the lake. Entry rates – for the park hosted an annual event – Ea- help while at the lake? TRWD keeps a flood blog when water gets too high? When is Twin Points open? and boat ramp – hours of gle Mountain Lake Cleanup Call 911 if it’s an emer- during possible flooding Whenever the water level The popular park is open operation, and reservation – where anyone can help im- gency. The non-emergency situations to keep the public rises above EML’s conser- daily from Memorial Day information can be found at prove the lake’s appearance. number – one that gets an aware of changing condi- vation level – 649.1 feet through Labor Day. www.twinpointspark.com. Visit www.eaglemoun- immediate response from tions. It’s at www.trwd.com/ at mean sea level – docks, The boat ramp is available How can I help keep the taincleanup.com for more TRWD Police – is (187) flood-protection/blog. navigation buoys, warning year-round if lake levels per- lake clean? information. 444-3221 (which is Azle Po- What do I do about debris signs, launch ramps, and mit. For 20 years, TRWD has Who do I contact if I need lice dispatch). CLEANERS and LAUNDRY NOW OPEN Live Music•Dancing • Fun • drink specials • • dance floor • VIP Reservations & Bottle Service Available Dry Cleaners • Laundry www.splittowntavern.com Comforters • Bridal Gowns 11175 FM730 N. 817-752-2526 113 Speer Street • Azle Suite 102, Azle As Close As 5 Minutes From the Lake 817-444-4920 11285 fM730 north Marsha Worley - General Manager 817-728-4303 January 29, 2020 Eagle Mountain Lake · 5 Law Enforcement patrolling Eagle Mountain Lake BY MICHAEL ACOSTA trols. paperwork is current and just over- [email protected] “Water safety is our primary all being safe.” Many people may not know, but focus,” Geary said. “But we also Geary estimated that they do ap- Tarrant Regional Water District work thefts, boat accidents, drown- proximately 500 of those checks/ (TRWD) has its own law enforce- ings, and enforcement.” stops per year. ment division. In addition to their duties on the “Our primary focus is educa- The Law Enforcement Division tion,” he said. “We want people to (LED) provides first responder “Like all police officers, come out and have a good time on our lake and then go home. We’ll services on one major reservoir, I got into this to help as well as enforces state law and make some BWI stops and arrests, district ordinances throughout the people... The heart of but we want to stop that before it service area. LED also oversees it is you only have to gets to that point.” security operations and emergency do one body recovery, While LED officers can enforce state laws, they do not serve as management efforts for the dis- and watch one family trict, including asset protection, game wardens. Geary said if they environmental protection and per- suffer that way and stumble upon something, they will sonnel security. The LED has been realize what you take care of it. They’ll consult with around since approximately the need to be doing is game wardens and get their assis- tance on the case. 1930’s and was formed after Eagle educating people. Mountain Lake was built. Geary has been with the LED “It’s the same principle as rail-