Environment

Explore the latest research, teaching and outreach related to natural resources, agriculture, ecosystems, and the interconnectivity of our environment.

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A windmill with a cloudy sky behind it
July 7, 2025

Well water screenings set for South Texas July 16-18

Water samples will be screened for contaminants, salinity

A pond with lily pads.
July 3, 2025

Debunking pond water quality myths focus of July 22 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to dispel myths related to water quality

A butterfly landing on a flower
June 25, 2025

Four entomology insect identification classes set for August

Virtual class will explore common insect families

A tree-lined pond.
June 24, 2025

Real estate-focused pond assessment webinar scheduled for July 8

AgriLife Extension program provides pond-related information for real estate agents and new landowners

Davidson Creek
June 19, 2025

Davidson Creek watershed meeting set for July 1 in Caldwell 

Local stakeholders invited to learn about, contribute to improving water quality

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
June 16, 2025

Advancing computer modeling of agriculture and natural resources

AgriLife Research scientists’ endowments support sustainable benefits to production

land cleared through a tree area
June 11, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service awards wildfire mitigation grants

$155,000 provided to assist landowners to reduce risk and severity of wildfires

Cypress Creek
June 10, 2025

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set June 24 in Wimberley 

Focus on watershed health, water quality and conservation strategies

An upright prairie coneflower.
June 6, 2025

AgriLife Extension offers new plant identification course

Texas Triple-P Certified course covers basics of plant identification, life cycle, ecological value

Thompsons Creek flowing through tree-lined banks
June 6, 2025

Thompsons Creek watershed meeting set for June 17 in Bryan

Local stakeholders can learn about, help improve water quality in the Thompsons Creek Watershed

A man in a yellow jacket prepares a drip torch for a prescribed fire.
June 4, 2025

AgriLife Extension to host prescribed burn school July 7-9 in San Angelo

Upon successful completion, participants eligible for state certification

Erosion shows the roots of salt marsh grasses.
June 3, 2025

Study to forecast ecological ‘tipping points’ for U.S. wetlands

AgriLife Research to develop predictive tool to improve conservation efforts

Texas A&M AgriLife in white on a maroon background
June 2, 2025

AgriLife Extension adds statewide wildlife specialist

Blum to focus on multispecies management and human-wildlife interactions

A person holds a lit drip torch.
May 30, 2025

AgriLife Extension names new statewide prescribed fire coordinator

David Brooke to enhance stewardship by improving landowner resources, knowledge of prescribed fire

water flowing over rocks
May 30, 2025

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set June 13 in Bay City

Focus on watershed health, feral hogs, livestock and pond management 

windmill with a blue sky in the background
May 29, 2025

Well water screening offered June 12-13 in Williamson and Milam counties 

Residents of Brushy Creek watershed, well owners near Thrall, Georgetown and Taylor invited

A vibrant cyanobacteria bloom in a pond.
May 29, 2025

Harmful algal bloom research topic of June 17 webinar

AgriLife Extension aquatic experts to cover results of product-effectiveness trials

The sunsets along the Rio Grande River
May 28, 2025

Upper Cibolo Creek water quality training set for June 17 in Boerne

Workshop to help residents learn about water resources, local watershed protection

A hummingbird drinks from a flower mid-air.
May 27, 2025

How to feed hummingbirds in Texas

Simple tips for feeders, flowers and supporting their migration

Individuals standing around a septic system cover. One is taking measurements and the others are writing down information
May 22, 2025

Septic system class set for June 4 in Kingsville

Clinic open to Petronila and San Fernando creeks watershed residents