Water Conservation and Management

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A gate entry to a flooded pasture.
May 1, 2025

AgriLife Research to help reduce flood risks in Central Texas

Watershed project in Coryell County to use predictive models to assess future floods

A cyanobacteria bloom appears as a vibrant green.
April 29, 2025

Toxic algae signs and safety tips

AgriLife Extension expert shares tips to prevent cyanobacteria bloom exposure as temperatures rise

A river flowing between the tree-lined banks
April 28, 2025

Lampasas River water quality training set for May 19 in Oakalla

Workshop to help residents learn about water resources, local watershed protection

A river flows along tree-lined banks.
April 21, 2025

Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week celebrates native ecosystems

Texas A&M AgriLife agencies help promote importance of voluntary land stewardship

Davidson Creek flowing through tree- and brush-lined banks.
April 15, 2025

Davidson Creek watershed meeting set for April 29 in Caldwell

Local stakeholders invited to learn about, contribute to improving water quality

water flowing over rocks
March 31, 2025

Stream cleanup for Geronimo and Alligator creeks set for April 12

12th annual event to be held in Seguin and New Braunfels

Juan Anciso in an orange orchard.
March 18, 2025

Growing together: A visual celebration of agriculture

A National Ag Day photo gallery honoring the people, innovation, partnerships of Texas A&M AgriLife

A creek with green vegetation and trees on both sides
March 17, 2025

Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Plan stakeholder meeting set for March 31 in Giddings

Plan recently reviewed and accepted by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

March 13, 2025

Bennett Trust Land Stewardship Conference set for April 10-11 in Marble Falls

Program topics highlight water issues and opportunities

A brown pelican flying over water
March 11, 2025

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set on March 20 in Benavides

Focus on watershed health and best management practices for grazing livestock, nilgai and feral hogs

Uday Vaddevolu, Ph.D. He is wearing a gray jacket with a light blue dress shirt.
March 10, 2025

Vaddevolu offers innovative irrigation engineering expertise 

New faculty member promotes advanced technologies to address water-use efficiency and water challenges 

A man holds a large bass as two young boys look on.
February 25, 2025

Sportfish management in ponds subject of March 18 webinar

AgriLife Extension program to cover strategies, common issues and solutions

A river flowing through tree-lined banks.
February 19, 2025

Richland-Chambers Reservoir water quality training set for March 5 in Corsicana

Workshop will discuss watershed systems, types and sources of water pollution

Stormwater flowing into a street drain
February 18, 2025

Medina River watershed meeting set on March 4 in Castroville

Urban stormwater and improving local water quality focus of session

A man, Srinivasulu Ale, Ph.D., in a jacket and tie in front of a brick wall background
February 17, 2025

Professional society names Ale Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year

Texas section award recognizes leadership and contributions to agricultural engineering

A flowing creek with rocks and brush on both sides
February 6, 2025

Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set for Feb. 20 in Milano

Focus on watershed health and grazing livestock, weed and brush management on pastures

Aquatic vegetation seen above and below the surface of a water body.
February 4, 2025

Controlling aquatic vegetation the subject of Feb. 25 webinar

AgriLife Extension program to discuss various vegetation management options 

Two men stand with their awards
January 29, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service wins Blue Legacy Award

Award recognizes jointly administered Texas Forestry Best Management Practices Program

Irrigation gate can be seen alongside the US/Mexico border wall in a field
January 16, 2025

Arroyo Colorado water quality training set for Jan. 30 in Weslaco

Public encouraged to become involved in improving and maintaining water quality 

An aerial view of a lake with lily pads and lake grass covering it
January 16, 2025

Cypress Creek water quality training set for Feb. 13 in Spring

Free event includes discussion on watershed systems, types and sources of water pollution