Environmental Policy
We help Texans understand public policy related to the natural environment. Our experts and educational resources demonstrate how environmental policy connects to farming, ranching, agribusiness, land ownership and land management.
Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute
The Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute works to improve the conservation and management of natural resources and private land stewardship through research, education and policy.
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Environmental Policy
Programs
Texas Watershed Steward
The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program provides science-based, watershed education to help citizens identify and take action to address local water quality impairments. Texas Watershed Stewards learn about the nature and function of watersheds, potential impairments, and strategies for watershed protection.
All Resources on Environmental Policy
- Podcast
Agricultural Policy Specialist Dr. Joe Outlaw and colleagues from the Agricultural and Food Policy Center provide periodic updates on current agricultural policy issues.
- Program
Pesticide applicator certification standards are set to ensure that restricted pesticides are available to those who protect food, forage, structures, health, water, rights-of-way, and landscapes.
- Lab
The lab provides applied research, outreach and support benefiting wine-grape and fruit growers throughout the state of Texas.
- Program
The Pecan Orchard Management Short Course is the world renowned premiere educational event on how to grow pecans.
- Program
Agricultural Safety and Health Program addresses farm machinery safety, safe handling of agrochemicals, and topics related to safety in farm, ranch, and rural settings.
