Search results for: “Water Wells in Floodplains”
- PublicationSeveral water lily-like species are native to Texas and can be found in lakes, ponds, pools, ditches, and slow streams. Most of these species are commonly confused with one another,...
- ProgramAbout 20% of dwellings (residential and commercial) in Texas rely on On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) for treatment and disposal of wastewater. The total number of OSSF’s in Texas at the...
- PublicationDevelopment is seriously affecting the freshwater wetland resources in the Greater Houston Metro Area, and continued loss at the rates documented will very likely have grave implications for the long-term...
- PublicationSeawater flooding caused by hurricanes can devastate home gardens and commercial crops. This publication explains what gardeners and farmers can do to minimize the damage before and after a storm....
- Publication...often stored in above ground or underground storage tanks. These tanks can leak or spill, allowing contaminants to move through the soil to the groundwater that supplies your water well....
- PublicationThis publication discusses the nuances of Texas' water laws that landowners must navigate when locating, designing, and filling their ponds. (3 pages)...
- PublicationA water harvesting catchment collects and stores rainwater for livestock, fish, wildlife, recreation, or other purposes. This publication explains the benefits of these catchments to producers and to the environment....
- Publication...elements of laws governing hunting migratory birds over and around agricultural lands. It also explains how the rules for hunting doves differ from the rules for migratory waterfowl. (5 pages)...
- PublicationA vegetative filter strip is an area of vegetation established to remove contaminants from runoff. This publication explains how filter strips work and details soil types, dimensions, and vegetation options....
- PublicationProducts such as paints, solvents, adhesives, oils, cleaners, batteries, pesticides, and wood preservatives are commonly used in households and on farms, but they can be hazardous to groundwater if handled...