Agrilife Extension Resources
We address water quality issues through a statewide network of professional educators, research partners and community collaborators. Through a variety of resources and programs related to water quality, we equip all Texans with the information they need to measure and protect the quality of their water.
Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Horticultural Sciences, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
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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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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 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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This program provides information around urban ecological issues including stormwater management, green infrastructure, stream restoration, and urban water conservation.
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RWQ-REEU program provides students with hands-on learning experiences in water quality, exposure to careers in agricultural research and extension, and a pathway to graduate school.
