Groundwater & Wells

We offer a wide range of educational opportunities relating to groundwater conservation, management and quality. Our in-person and online resources and programs are designed to help Texans manage wells and ensure well water quality, including conducting well water testing through the Texas Well Owner Network.

Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences

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Texas Well Owner Network

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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Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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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.

Program

This program provides information around urban ecological issues including stormwater management, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and urban water conservation.

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The OWCAP is a multidisciplinary research and outreach project focused to address issues with groundwater declines and long-term agricultural sustainability in the High Plains region.

Texas Water Resources Institute

We provide science-based, community-supported solutions for the state’s pressing water quantity and quality challenges through internal expertise and external collaborations.

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  • Program

    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.

  • Program

    This program provides information around urban ecological issues including stormwater management, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and urban water conservation.

  • Program

    The OWCAP is a multidisciplinary research and outreach project focused to address issues with groundwater declines and long-term agricultural sustainability in the High Plains region.

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  • Research Institute or Center

    Texas Water Resources Institute provides science-based, community-supported solutions for the state’s pressing water quantity and quality challenges through internal expertise and external collaborations.

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