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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Water My Yard
WaterMyYard is a science-based tool that helps take the guesswork out of determining when and exactly how much to water.
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This publication is a must for the serious Texas gardener.
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Many water plans have stages and each stage adds more requirements to conserve water. No matter what stage of restriction your city is in, there are numerous things you can do to prepare and help your landscape survive and sometimes thrive. (4 pages)
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Dehydration can be a serious threat after a disaster, when supplies of clean drinking water may be limited. Learn how you can find and use hidden sources of water in your home and purify water to make it safe for drinking. (1 Page)
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La deshidratacion puede ser una amenaza grave despues de un desastre, cuando los suministros de agua potable limpia pueden ser limitados. Aprenda como puede encontrar y usar fuentes ocultas de agua en su hogar y purificar el agua para que sea segura para beber. (2 Paginas)
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Development is seriously affecting the freshwater wetland resources in the Greater Houston Metro Area, and continued loss at the rates documented will very likely have grave implications for the long-term health of the Galveston Bay System. This publication explains the results of research on where, why, and how many acres of wetlands have been destroyed […]