USE WATER LEGALLY
Avoid diverting water or damming the creek
Water diversions from creeks are only legal if you have a Riparian Right . As such Arlington residents and businesses should avoid diverting water or damming a creek . Water diversions and dams significantly affect the life of a creek by reducing water flow . The safest approach to good creek care is to avoid altering the watercourse unless modification is needed to resolve an existing bank problem . If that is the case , you should always seek advice from the City of Arlington before any modifications are made .
INSTEAD … Practice Water Conservation
Every drop of water you save , whether through landscaping with drought tolerant plants , reducing personal consumption , installing drip irrigation , and avoiding other water-using activities , contributes to maintaining a healthy creek environment .
21