Search results for: “protect your water well during drought”

  • Publication
    ...critical that farmers first determine which protections are applicable, and then determine the limitations imposed by each protection. For nearly a century, seed companies have been afforded statutory protection under...
  • Program
    ...different BMPs they can use for protecting their wells and surface waters. “Well Educated” workshops are half-day trainings covering water well specifications, aquifers, septic systems, and water quality. “Well Informed”...
  • Publication
    ...drought occur or market prices decline. This publication explains the importance of leaving enough forage residue to protect against these risks and discusses ways of measuring forage use. (2 pages)...
  • Publication
    This publication explains what happens to rainwater in a watershed and discusses practices that can help prevent excess runoff, avoid erosion, increase forage or plant production, and protect water quality....
  • Publication
    ...of water through the water cycle, the concept of watersheds, effects of land cover and management on the path of rainwater, and ways to decrease rainwater runoff and promote infiltration....
  • Program
    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....
  • Publication
    ...is properly stocked for the amount of forage available. Knowing how to estimate the grazing intensity and the percent of forage used can protect the producer from drought. (2 pages)...
  • Publication
    Protect your Texas land from cheatgrass! Learn how to manage it, restore native plants, and protect your land from wildfire and erosion. Download your copy today!...
  • Course
    ...be. Objectives: Explain the value of water quality Identify major water quality regulations in Texas Explain the impacts of beef cattle on water quality Implement best management practices to reduce...
  • Tools and Apps
    The Application Rate Calculator was developed to assist the Wastewater Permitting Section at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in reviewing wastewater application permits. The calculator creates a 12 month...