The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) recently awarded 20 research and extension projects that will address water and soil conservation efforts.
The projects are funded by the Texas Governor’s Office, through its “Subchapter G” program. Roughly $300,000 of funds were awarded and, in several cases, were matched by contributions from cooperating agencies and organizations. Some of the organizations that provide matching funds include the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District Number 1 in Lubbock, and the El Paso Office of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
“This program is very important since it represents a renewable source of funds to regularly fund research and extension projects that promote the conservation of soils and water resources,” said TWRI Director C. Allan Jones. “We are especially pleased that several groups throughout the State partnered with TWRI, enabling us to leverage resources and provide as many grants as possible.”
Each project began on October 1, 2001, and will run through August 31, 2002. The grants will be administered and publicized by TWRI.
Twelve projects totaling $92,000 were awarded to specialists and county agents with Texas Cooperative Extension through this program. View the projects
