Environment

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

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October 15, 2020

Fighting wildfires with fuel treatment strategies

Texas A&M researchers identifying best methods for reducing wildfire risk

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October 12, 2020

Deadly amoeba in Texas water supply raises concerns

Texas A&M AgriLife experts say state's water supply is good and its programs are helping statewide

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October 5, 2020

Online riparian, stream ecosystem training, discussion offered for Attoyac Bayou

Program will be in two parts: Virtual training and Oct. 19 discussion

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October 2, 2020

Researchers identify unique populations of dunes sagebrush lizard

Study raises concern of land fragmentation, population vulnerability of endemic lizard

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September 25, 2020

Texas A&M AgriLife expands statewide water commitment

New coordination to expand statewide reach of water research and extension efforts for Texas A&M

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September 24, 2020

Water system modeling helps decision-makers plan for future

Texas A&M AgriLife scientist uses coding, drones, high-tech tools to collect ‘big data’ on farms, water bodies

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September 21, 2020

New animated map illustrates annual change in vegetation

Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute visual provides agricultural, other insights using satellite imagery

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September 18, 2020

AgriLife Research expert uses math to predict environmental impacts of livestock production

‘Smart-farming’ approach models sustainable, intensive protein production

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September 11, 2020

Wildfire potential reduced statewide with recent rainfall

Moist environment expected to continue for much of Texas

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September 11, 2020

Texas A&M researcher using new methods to investigate biodiversity in mammals

Awarded National Science Foundation grant to conduct collections-based research, science outreach

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September 10, 2020

How Texas became leader in safe public school pest management

Human, environmental health remain focus as AgriLife Extension makes school pest control safer

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September 10, 2020

Registration open for 2020 Texas Master Naturalist Meeting

Annual meeting to be held virtually, all welcome

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September 9, 2020

Honeybee nutrition might be key to healthy populations

AgriLife Research, USDA project looks to honey bee diets to reduce population losses

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September 9, 2020

Hunters prepare for opening day of deer season

AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist shares readiness tips

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September 8, 2020

Funds available for forest thinning through Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program

Financial, technical assistance available to reduce future threats

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September 7, 2020

After Hurricane Laura, forest landowners can seek help with damaged timber

New webpage outlines recovery steps

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September 4, 2020

Taking the temperature of big game

Graduate students monitor thermoregulation habits, climate impact on moose and bison

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September 4, 2020

New watershed protection planning effort for Baffin Bay area underway

Texas Water Resources Institute to lead team developing plan for Petronila, San Fernando creeks

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September 3, 2020

Texas Master Naturalist program offers fall training

Virtual certification in natural resource and conservation management available

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September 1, 2020

AgriLife Extension’s 2021 Birding the Border open for registration

Four-day birding event features photography-focused, beginner options