Lone Star Healthy Streams

Type
Program

Overview

The Lone Star Healthy Streams program aims to protect Texas waterways from bacterial contamination from livestock operations and feral hogs that may pose a serious health risk to Texas citizens.

Contact

Leanne Wiley
Program Specialist
Address: Heep Center
Rm 354A
370 Olsen Blvd.
College Station, TX 77843

The Lone Star Healthy Streams program aims to protect Texas waterways from bacterial contamination from livestock operations and feral hogs that may pose a serious health risk to Texas citizens. Workshops are designed to increase awareness of bacteria issues associated with livestock, wildlife, and invasive species within the specific watershed. Half-day workshops can cover an array of specific topics while a 1-hour informational targets water quality, impairments, and best management practices (BMPs) for enhancing land stewardship and animal management.

*TDA continuing education credits available

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