Texas Watershed Steward Handbook: A Water Resource Training Curriculum
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- Date of Publication
- August 31, 2021
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Overview
This publication includes the background, principles and tools you will need to become a Texas Watershed Steward. However, the information can help all citizens understand the need to care for our water resources. The book discusses the ways our watersheds are impaired and how they can be restored through proper management. It includes helpful resources such as lists of water quality agencies and organizations and suggested activities for communities. (150 pp.)
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