Water Conservation

We have a variety of materials, resources and programs related to water conservation. With thanks to our statewide network of professional educators, trained volunteers, research partners and community collaborators, our resources are specifically curated to meet the needs of water across the state.

Related Departments: Soil and Crop SciencesBiological and Agricultural Engineering, Animal ScienceEcology and Conservation BiologyHorticultural SciencesRecreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

Student collecting water in a sample beaker

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 Conservation

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.
Program

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.

Program

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.

Program

The Bennett Land Stewardship program funds conferences about land management in the Edwards Plateau, covering issues such as brush control, water management and estate planning.

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.

All Resources on Water Conservation

  • Program

    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.

  • Program

    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.

  • Program

    The Bennett Land Stewardship program funds conferences about land management in the Edwards Plateau, covering issues such as brush control, water management and estate planning.

  • Workshop

    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.

  • Program

    The Texas Sea Grant College Program is part of a national network that helps connect research conducted at Sea Grant institutions with the public.

    Recreational fishing in Galveston Bay

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