Agrilife Extension Resources
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.
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The Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters program aims to improve and protect surface water quality by enhancing awareness and knowledge of best management practices for residential landscapes.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Texas Community Watershed Partners (TCWP) has the resources to facilitate Partnerships, Planning, and Conservation.
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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.
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The Texas Well Owner Network provides training to Texans to educate them on water quality. These trainings also inform them on different BMPs they can use for protecting their wells and surface waters.
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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.
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The Texas Sea Grant College Program is part of a national network that helps connect research conducted at Sea Grant institutions with the public.
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In the Natural Resources project area, youth gain knowledge and experience in a variety of outdoor topic areas such as water conservation, outdoor living skills, forestry, fishing, and more. Young Texans involved in these projects are introduced to a vast array of educational and fun opportunities to be immersed in the world around them.
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The Pecan Orchard Management Short Course is the world renowned premiere educational event on how to grow pecans.
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This program provides information around urban ecological issues including stormwater management, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and urban water conservation.
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The School of Irrigation provides irrigation education through a variety of in-person and self-paced educational courses to meet the changing needs of the irrigation industry.
