New Waves May 2008
Texas Water Resources Institute’s E-Newsletter
Breaking news about water resources research and education at Texas universities
- TWRI requests Mills Scholarship applications
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The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is still accepting applications for the 2008-2009 TWRI Mills Scholarship Program. TWRI anticipates funding 15 graduate students with one-year $1,500 scholarships payable at the beginning of the 2008-09 academic year. The deadline for submission is June 19, 2008.
- Nonpoint pollution annual report published
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board have published the 2007 annual report on the state’s Nonpoint Source Management Program, as part of the requirement for the federal Clean Water Act.
- Book summarizes turfgrass use, water management in urban landscapes
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The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) recently published the book, “Water Quality and Quantity Issues for Turfgrasses in Urban Landscapes.”
- Climate Change conference proceedings available
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Presentations from the “Forecast: Climate Change Impacts on Texas Water” conference on April 28-30 in Austin are available on the conference Web site.
- Desalination workshop will present latest technologies
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The 4th annual practical short course, “Water: Desalination, Process and Wastewater Issues and Technologies,” is set for Aug. 4-5, 2008 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
- Texas Watershed Steward Training set
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The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board’s Texas Watershed Steward Training program will be held at the Williamson County’s AgriLife Extension Office on June 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Workshop to focus on water-wise landscapes
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Texas AgriLife Extension Service’s Concho Valley Master Gardeners Association is hosting “Water-Wise Landscaping,” at 7 p.m. June 10 at the Tom Green County 4-H Center, 3168 N. U.S. Hwy 67.
- Far West Texas climate change conference scheduled
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The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is sponsoring a Far West Texas Climate Change Conference June 17 at the Water Resources Learning Center in El Paso. The conference will consider the possible impact of climate change on surface water supplies from the Rio Grande and brainstorm potential water management strategies to offset any potential impacts.
- New Book presents insights on Texas water issues
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A new book published by the River Systems Institute at Texas State University and the Texas A&M University Press uses innovative maps and graphics to present water resources issues facing Texas.
- Real-time water quality information available across the nation
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Real time water-quality data are now easily accessible online through the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) WaterQualityWatch Web site, according to a USGS news release.
- Arnold named Purdue’s 2008 Distinguished Agricultural Alumni
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Dr. Jeffery Arnold, research leader of the Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service in Temple, was recently recognized as Purdue University’s 2008 Distinguished Agricultural Alumni. This title is given to individuals in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions to their profession and society.
