Texas Watershed Steward Program

Type
Program

Overview

The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program is a statewide educational program designed to improve the quality of Texas’ water resources. The program educates and informs locals about their watershed, its potential problems, and steps people can take to improve and protect surface water quality in their area.

Contact

Michael Kuitu
Program Specialist
Address: Heep Center
Rm 355A
370 Olsen Blvd.
College Station, TX 77843

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm.

The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program is a statewide educational program designed to improve the quality of Texas’ water resources. The program educates and informs locals about their watershed, its potential problems, and steps people can take to improve and protect surface water quality in their area. The TWS half-day program equips watershed stakeholders to engage in local efforts to implement practices that improve water quality.

*Select continuing education credits available

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