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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Some materials that are commonly used around the household and farm can be hazardous if managed improperly. These materials include paints, pesticides, solvents, cleaning fluids, and unused medicines.
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This curriculum is for participants in the Texas Watershed Steward program.
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This publication explains how to inspect a home aerobic treatment unit, disinfection unit, and spray field in order to complete reports Texas.
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Like paper and plastic, some water can be recycled. This “graywater” which can be water from bathtubs, showers, clothes washing machines, and some sinks can then be used in landscapes.
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This case study discusses the Cris Quinn Memorial Soccer Complex in Beaumont, Texas, where a detention basin functions as dry-day soccer fields for community use.
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If your home or business uses a septic system, you need to know how to use and maintain it properly to prevent sewage from backing up into your house and contaminating groundwater, including your water well.
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This publication outlines the responsibilities of a homeowner whose wastewater is treated by an aerobic treatment unit and spray field.
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When forage quality and/or quantity is affected by drought, livestock producers usually must decide whether to offer supplemental feed. This publication offers advice on making decisions about supplementation and gives feed management tips. (3 pages)
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This 4-page publication explains the steps that should be included in a livestock producer’s plans for dealing with drought.
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Farmers can increase yields and net returns by installing artificial drainage systems on soils that have poor natural drainage.