Water Conservation and Management

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a man reaches over to a small plot of grass in a greenhouse
August 6, 2026

First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf

AgriLife Research scientists solve a genetic puzzle to speed breeding of stress-tolerant turfgrasses

A pond surrounded by tall pine trees.
August 5, 2026

Stock Pond Management Workshop series begins Aug. 31 in Waco

AgriLife Extension program to cover pond construction, basic management topics, fish stocking

A man places water measurement cups to audit a sprinkler system.
August 4, 2026

Questions about watering your yard? There’s an app for that

WaterMyYard uses local weather data to tell you when and how much to water

A small shed-like structure with a sign that says Well Water
August 3, 2026

Post-flooding water well screenings set for Fredericksburg, Comfort, Boerne Aug. 12-13

Residents impacted by July floods invited to free water well screenings, results meeting

A cow walks through a body of water in bright sunshine.
July 30, 2026

Cyanobacteria identification, management focus of Aug. 18 webinar

AgriLife Extension program to educate on fish, livestock, wildlife, companion animal protection

A body of water surrounded by vegetation.
July 28, 2026

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set for Aug. 11 in Gatesville

Event to offer soil testing, information on rural watershed health, land management best practices

A gloved hand using a dropper to put water in a testing vial
July 23, 2026

Water well screenings set for Scurry and Mitchell counties Aug. 6 -7

Residents invited to participate in water well screenings and results meetings

A flowing creek with tree limbs in front of it
July 17, 2026

Leon River, Lampasas River water quality training set for Aug. 27 in Hamilton

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

A person watering tall flowering plants.
July 15, 2026

How to keep your lawn and landscape alive through summer heat

Expert tips on watering, drought stress and plant survival

river surrounded by tress
July 15, 2026

Lower Neches River water quality training set for Aug. 6 in Beaumont

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

A hand holds up one lily pad of many on the surface of a water body.
July 10, 2026

Learn to identify, manage common aquatic vegetation at July 21 webinar

AgriLife Extension program to cover identification and treatment options

Three students prepare a large drone before flying a mission outdoors.
July 9, 2026

Drone on the range: Improving land stewardship with spatial technologies

Texas A&M Landscape Ecology and Drones Lab uses high tech to improve applied land management

A pair of hands holding a pile of soil
July 8, 2026

Funding available for Texas row crop and vegetable producers

Landowners can receive up to $100,000 in incentives for adopting soil‑building, cost‑saving practices

Two ducks swimming in a body of water.
July 7, 2026

Management for Waterfowl Success workshop set for Aug. 27 in Port Lavaca

AgriLife Extension event will offer classroom, field-based programming on habitat management

A cotton seedling emerged in a field.
June 30, 2026

Growing conditions split by rain: improved moisture, lingering drought

Texas Crop and Weather Report - June 30, 2026

An assortment of beakers on a table filled with water samples
June 23, 2026

Water well screenings set for multiple counties July 1-2 in Stephenville

Eastland, Erath, Hamilton, Hood and Somervell residents invited to test well water, attend results meeting 

A group of individuals taking water samples from a lake
June 22, 2026

WatershED 101 teacher workshop set for July 16 in Fort Worth

Event will provide hands-on training in water quality and watershed science

A riparian area
June 17, 2026

Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for July 1 in La Marque

Bastrop, Dickinson, Highland and Jarbo Bayou watershed residents invited to free educational program

Brushy Creek
June 17, 2026

Brushy Creek Watershed Protection Plan meeting set on June 24 in Round Rock

Meeting will review planning efforts, solicit public input

three people in a boat on the open water
June 10, 2026

Helping Baffin Bay: Researchers and communities team up for water quality

Unique bay receives support from Texas A&M University System and conservation coalition