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Junior Texas Watershed Stewards

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Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

This 1-hour course exposes learners to information regarding The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) Program. Students will learn about the importance of water, the role of watersheds in the water cycle, and much more. Students have the option of obtaining school credit for this course.

Course Information

This 1-hour course teaches kids and youth interested in watersheds more about:

  • the Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) Program
  • the importance of water
  • the role of watersheds in the water cycle
  • Texas watersheds
  • impairments of water quality and quantity
  • testing mechanisms and regulations surrounding Texas water
  • protection programs
  • and Best Management Practices (BMPs) in agricultural, urban and small-acreage, and residential settings.

Students have the option of obtaining school credit for this course.

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