Water
Water is one of Texas’ most critical natural resources, so maintaining the health and sustainability of the Texas water sources and aquifers is vitally important. Our educational resources and regional experts teach Texans about water conservation, management and quality while protecting the state’s rivers, streams, lakes, bays and oceans.

Rainwater Harvesting
This program educates the public about rainwater harvesting and other water-related issues so that we can have a sustainable water supply for generations to come.

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This course aims to help beef cattle producers protect Texas waterways from contamination that is linked with the production of livestock. These contaminations may also pose a health risk to Texas citizens.
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El deterioro de alimentos y bebidas durante las tormentas y otros desastres es comun. Si ocurre un corte de energia o una inundacion, es necesario verificar cada alimento para determinar si resulta seguro consumirlo. No pruebe ningun alimento o bebida que crea que se ha echado a perder. Si no cuenta con suficiente agua para […]
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Many pond owners wish for clear sparkling waters but are instead greeted by muddy ponds containing water that resembles chocolate milk. Muddy, turbid water is primarily caused by suspended clay particles. This publication describes problems that turbidity can potentially cause, and it offers potential solutions for clearing turbid pond water. (7 pages)
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The center pivot is the agricultural irrigation system of choice for large acreage because of its low labor and maintenance requirements, convenience, flexibility, performance, and easy operation. Center pivot systems, when properly designed and equipped, conserve valuable resources such as water, energy, money, and time. A wise selection of a center pivot system will result […]
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This course is intended for state, city, and county parks employees, specifically field staff and maintenance crews.