News/Events

LWA Board of Directors Meetings
Upcoming Dates & Times:
September 10, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Although these meetings are closed to the public, please EMAIL US with comments, concerns, or ideas to be discussed at the meetings. Or you can also speak directly with the Officers of your own Neighborhood Association.

LWA in the News

“Polishing a Tarnished Jewel,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram video, January 19, 2008
“Dream Come True?” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, January 6, 2008
“$117 Million set aside for Lake Worth,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 30, 2007
“Residents want Lake Worth to get Parks,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, December 12, 2007
CBS Channel 11 coverage of LWA at FW City Council - December 11, 2007
ABC Channel 8 coverage of LWA at FW City Council - December 11, 2007
“Saving Lake Worth,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram video, December 6, 2007
CBS Channel 11 coverage of LWA’s call to dredge Lake Worth - August 20, 2007
“Diamond in the Muck,” Fort Worth Weekly - July 18, 2007
LWA response to “Diamond in the Muck”
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Lake Worth Boat Tour for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
On Thursday, December 6, 2007, Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Mike Lee and photographer M.L. Gray joined LWA officers Joe Waller and Michael Dallas, as well as FW City Regulatory/Environmental Coordinator Paul Bounds, for a boat tour of Lake Worth. The tour included a videotaped orientation of the Lake Worth Capital Improvements Implementation Project, which you can view on the Star-Telegram’s website by clicking here.

Paul Bounds, Michael Dallas, M.L. Gray, Mike Lee, Joe Waller

Paul Bounds, Mike Lee, M.L. Gray

Mike Lee, M.L. Gray, Michael Dallas

December 11, 2007 Fort Worth City Council Meeting
THE LAKE WORTH ALLIANCE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO MAKE THE DECEMBER 11TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUCH A ROUSING SUCCESS!

This was the last presentation the Lake Worth Alliance will make to the Fort Worth City Council before it votes on proceeding with the dredging of Lake Worth. Public turnout was crucial to LWA’s success, and you responded by providing a standing-room-only crowd on a cold and rainy night. The impression on the Council was undeniable. The meeting and large public turnout were featured on the December 11, 2007 ten o’clock news broadcasts of CBS Channel 11 and ABC Channel 8, as well as on WBAP Radio and in the December 12, 2007 issue of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Thank you for your continued support; with your help, a clean and sufficiently deep Lake Worth will soon become a reality!

Click here to view photos from the evening.
To view the news broadcasts and written stories, click on the links in the “LWA in the News” section at the top of this page.

It is critical that we retain this momentum to keep the dredging of Lake Worth and the vision of the Lake Worth Parks System in the spotlight. For easy steps you can take to maintain the visibility of these goals, please visit How YOU Can Help.

Michael Dallas, Jack Z. Smith, Paul Harral, Paul Bounds, Joe Waller

Michael Dallas, Jack Z. Smith, Paul Harral, Paul Bounds

Michael Dallas, Paul Harral, Jack Z. Smith

Paul Harral

THE RACE FOR GREEN SPACE

The first annual Lake Worth Monster Dash was a big success! Over 400 runners came out to support the protection and preservation of green space around the lake while enjoying a beautiful new run route. Councilman Carter Burdette joined the festivities, with fact-filled information in the Vision tent and face painting for the kids. Even the Lake Worth Monster came out of hiding to join the fun!
Click here for more information.

LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

February 9, 2008

Lake Worth Alliance was awarded the 2007 Community Collaboration Award from the City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods. This is the second year in a row that LWA has been honored with the award.

Pictured, from left to right, are: Bob Crow, Jennifer Crow, Allisen Prigel, Gale Cupp, Patty Decoster,

Joe Waller, and Angie Rush.

Lake Worth Dock Issues

Objectives and Comments

For the past year or so, the City of Fort Worth has been reviewing Lake Worth area docks and procedures for designing, permitting and building docks. This process is in the broader context of the future “vision” of what Lake Worth could be and will be, and specifically related to the Lake Worth Comprehensive Improvement Implementation Plan (LWCIIP). The intent is to develop guidelines in collaboration with LW area residents and stake holders designed to improve safety and developmental standards which we all hope and expect will lead to greater enjoyment and value going forward.

Paul Bounds, Fort Worth’s Environmental and Regulatory Coordinator in the Water Department, sent around an email to the Lake Worth Dock Steering Committee. Access to the information included in the email has been provided in the links below. To view a copy of this email, click here. Of vital importance is the second paragraph, clearly stating the public aspect of the meetings surrounding dock issues.

Click here for the notes from the Lake Worth Boat Dock Standards Meeting.

Click here for a draft of the Lake Worth Boat Dock Standards.

Click here for examples of Lake Worth Boat Dock Standards.

We urge you all to learn about these initiatives on your own. Individually read related information. Become informed. Attend the meetings that are related to this, and make sure your area Neighborhood Association’s president or representative expresses your concerns correctly and articulately at these meetings. Dock Issues “Steering Committee” members have been chosen by each NA. And other area stakeholders have Steering Committee Representatives, e.g. Fort Worth Sailing Club. At this time, all meetings are open to the public.

Click here for a schedule of events surrounding dock issues.

Click here for Lake Worth Alliance comments/suggestions on dock issues.

* For more information about Lake Worth issues, please visit the Fort Worth City’s Water Department website.