Water Conservation and Management

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A flowing creek with rocks and brush on both sides
February 6, 2025

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

Focus on watershed health and grazing livestock, weed and brush management on pastures

Aquatic vegetation seen above and below the surface of a water body.
February 4, 2025

Controlling aquatic vegetation the subject of Feb. 25 webinar

AgriLife Extension program to discuss various vegetation management options 

Two men stand with their awards
January 29, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service wins Blue Legacy Award

Award recognizes jointly administered Texas Forestry Best Management Practices Program

Irrigation gate can be seen alongside the US/Mexico border wall in a field
January 16, 2025

Arroyo Colorado water quality training set for Jan. 30 in Weslaco

Public encouraged to become involved in improving and maintaining water quality 

An aerial view of a lake with lily pads and lake grass covering it
January 16, 2025

Cypress Creek water quality training set for Feb. 13 in Spring

Free event includes discussion on watershed systems, types and sources of water pollution

A person sitting in front of a laptop participating in a video conference call
November 27, 2024

Online stakeholder facilitation training Dec. 11-12

Texas Water Resources Institute workshop will help water resources and natural resources professionals 

A man in a John Deer tractor sprays an agricultural field.
November 15, 2024

Dec. 5 webinar to cover top agricultural laws of 2024

New regulations, court decisions to be discussed

a portion of the Medina river surrounded by trees
November 6, 2024

Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Nov. 19 in Castroville

Local stakeholders invited to continue learning about improving water quality

A creek flowing through the banks that have trees
November 4, 2024

Public comment period opens for Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Protection Plan

Residents and stakeholders asked to send input by Nov. 18

Wide view of a creek flowing between dirt banks with trees in the background
October 29, 2024

Mill Creek cleanup event slated for Nov. 9 in Industry

Annual event offers landowners opportunity to remove washed-up waste from their property

riverbed with a pile of tree branches and greenery surrounding it
October 28, 2024

Thompsons Creek watershed protection meeting set for Nov. 11 in Bryan

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

river flowing between the banks on each side with trees lining them
October 24, 2024

Richland-Chambers Reservoir watershed ecosystem workshop set for Nov. 14 in Blooming Grove

Area residents are invited to the free program

October 1, 2024

Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Oct. 15 in Castroville

Local stakeholders can learn about, help improve water quality in the Medina River below Medina Diversion Lake

September 27, 2024

Eagle Mountain Lake water quality training set for Oct. 15

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

September 26, 2024

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 17 in Eastland

Residents of Leon River watershed are invited to the free program

A young woman in waders holds a bucket and stands at the edge of a pond.
September 25, 2024

Pond management myths and missteps subject of Oct. 15 webinar

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program to address array of management misconceptions

September 23, 2024

Turf management and rainwater harvesting training set for Oct. 4 in New Braunfels

Free soil testing will be available

September 20, 2024

Future of Precision Agricultural Sprayer Technology program Oct. 4 in Thrall

Precision sprayer, drone demonstrations focus topics

September 19, 2024

Rainwater harvesting, turf management training set for Oct. 3 in Comfort

Area residents are invited to attend the free workshop

August 28, 2024

Geronimo and Alligator Creeks Watershed Partnership meeting set for Sept. 17

Partnership strives to restore and protect local water quality