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A windmill against a cloudy sky
March 10, 2026

Water well screenings set for March 23-24 in Callahan, Shackelford counties

Residents are invited to have private well water tested, attend results meeting in Baird

An aerial view of a boat driving across a lake.
March 9, 2026

Texas A&M AgriLife fills critical need for pond, aquaculture diagnostics

Statewide testing supports 1.3 million private ponds and growing aquaculture industry

A barn swallow perched on a ventilation pipe extending from a brick wall.
March 3, 2026

Tips to prevent problematic barn swallow nests before they appear

Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
February 27, 2026

New AgriLife Research engineer focuses on sustainable livestock systems

Peiyang Li joins High Plains center to address manure management and emissions

A person collecting a water sample from a faucet
February 25, 2026

Private water well screenings set for March 4-5 in Hays County 

Residents are invited to get well water tested, attend results meeting in Wimberley

A person entering data into a laptop while sitting outside by a stream
February 25, 2026

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set for March 10 in Orange

Meeting will address natural resource priorities, watershed health, livestock and land management

family sitting around couch table with go kit supplies
February 19, 2026

Wildfire preparedness encouraged as conditions remain warm and dry across Texas

Texas A&M Forest Service offers preparation and preventive tips

Rain garden with purple and lavender plants.
February 16, 2026

Nature-based toolkit helps Texas communities plan for stormwater management

New AgriLife Extension resource provides engineers and planners design guidance for natural flood mitigation

two men shaking hands
February 13, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service awards $14 million to Texas fire departments

Third round of awards announced from $192 million legislative appropriation

Lavon Lake
February 12, 2026

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set for Feb. 20 in McKinney

Collin County Soil and Water Conservation District joins workshop to address local water issues

Black flies on a net
February 11, 2026

Reclaiming harsh habitats with black soldier fly larvae

Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments

Brushy Creek
February 11, 2026

Brushy Creek Watershed protection planning meeting set for Feb. 19 in Round Rock

Event will provide overview of current water quality data, next steps

Felicity Newell, Ph.D., with snowcapped mountains in the background.
February 9, 2026

New field ecologist brings expertise on rainfall, land use and biodiversity

Felicity Newell brings global research experience to Texas landscapes

mature sorghum
February 5, 2026

Texas A&M center named for Hood Family Foundation

Board of Regents approves new name of center focused on sustainable agriculture, forestry solutions

oak trees in a neighborhood
February 5, 2026

Texas A&M Forest Service increases funding to combat oak wilt spread

Cost-share opportunities offer Texas landowners critical resources to mitigate destructive disease

An individual checking a septic system
February 5, 2026

Septic system clinic set for Feb. 16 in Kingsville

Residents of San Fernando, Petronila creeks watersheds invited to free educational workshop 

A small building with a water well sign on it.
February 2, 2026

Private water well screenings set for Feb. 9-10 in Briscoe, Hall counties 

Residents are invited to test their well water and review results 

A hand with a gold ring on it adjusting tech equipment in the outdoors.
January 26, 2026

Ecoinformatics lets student explore science in nature

Texas A&M doctoral student Justinn Jones uses tech and data to reveal nature's hidden patterns

A person taking a water sample from an outdoor spigot
January 26, 2026

Private water well screenings set for Feb. 2-3 in Bastrop and Lee counties 

Residents are invited to participate in water well screenings and results meetings

A flowing river
January 20, 2026

Geronimo and Alligator creeks water quality training set for Feb. 24 in New Braunfels

Workshop will include discussion on watershed systems, types and sources of water pollution