What We Do
The Texas Water Resources Institute thrives on collaborations with joint projects with more than 15 universities, more than 40 federal, state and local governmental organizations; and numerous others, including engineering firms, commodity groups and environmental organizations. See our programs below or read more about the institute.
Best Management Practices Evaluation
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Caddo Lake Giant Salvinia Eradication Evaluating and demonstrating multiple control methods-biological and chemical-and assessing their effectiveness in killing giant salvinia -
Center for Invasive Species Eradication Directing research, demonstrations, educational programs and treatment activities with a goal of eradicating noxious non-native plant species invading Texas -
Efficient Nitrogen Fertilization Demonstrating the potential for reduced nitrogen runoff due to reduced nitrogen application based on an innovative soil test methodology -
Evaluating BMPs to Reduce Poultry Odors Evaluating electrostatic particle ionization and biocurtain technologies to reduce dust, odor and other pollutants from broiler houses -
Fort Hood Range Revegetation Maintaining quality training lands for military personnel, improving the natural resource base, protecting the surrounding watersheds and improving water quality of supply reservoirs -
Groundwater / Surface Water Interactions Examining groundwater/surface water interactions and potential contamination sources -
Groundwater Nitrogen Source Identification and Remediation Identifying the source of nitrate nitrogen present in the Texas High Plains and Rolling Plains groundwater and evaluating strategies and practices for reducing these levels -
In-House Windrow Composting of Poultry Litter Demonstrating the environmental effects and benefits of treating poultry litter using in-house windrow composting -
Lake Granbury Water Quality Improving water quality in Hood County and testing approaches to golden algae control
Watershed Assessment, Planning and Restoration
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Arroyo Colorado Watershed Protection Coordinating projects directed toward implementing the watershed protection plan and restoring the Arroyo -
Attoyac Bayou Watershed Protection Plan Development Collecting additional water quality and streamflow data and using local stakeholder input to help develop an effective watershed protection plan to restore water quality -
Bacteria Fate and Transport Identifying, characterizing and monitoring the fate and transport of E. coli in impaired watersheds and streams to help in developing scientifically sound TMDLs -
Big Cypress Creek Modeling and BST Providing stakeholders and agencies with sufficient information to address local bacterial impairments in Big Cypress, Tankersley, and Hart creeks -
Buck Creek Watershed Protection Plan Development Identifying specific sources of the bacteria in Buck Creek, evaluating potential management alternatives for restoring the waterbody and educating landowners on the benefits of best management practices -
Carters Creek Watershed Water Quality Working with local stakeholders to identify measures for reducing E. coli loadings as identified in the Carters and Burton Creeks TMDL -
Lampasas and Leon BST Assessment Providing critical bacteria loading information as well as source identification information through the use of library-dependent bacterial source tracking -
North Central Texas Water Quality Conducting watershed planning, educational programs and water modeling to ensure high quality water for Tarrant County and surrounding counties -
Pecos River WPP Implementation Program Implementing a plan for water quality and watershed restoration through assessment, assistance, awareness and involvement -
Texas Bacterial Source Tracking Library Expanding the Texas E. coli BST library to enable identification of E. coli sources statewide
Water Sustainability and Drought Management
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Consortium for Irrigation Research and Education Facilitating and coordinating irrigation research and Extension activities throughout Texas -
Irrigation Technology Center Promoting efficient irrigation, water conservation, profitable agricultural production and quality urban landscapes -
Ogallala Aquifer Addressing the complex issues related to insuring the sustainability of the Ogallala Aquifer and providing a sustainable rural economy -
Rio Grande Basin Initiative Increasing available water, meeting present and future water demands, and creating new sources of water in the Rio Grande Basin
Water Resources Training and Education
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Building Partnerships for Cooperative Conservation in the Trinity River Basin Advancing the restoration and protection of water quality within the middle Trinity River Basin through sound science, effective outreach and well-monitored ecological restoration -
Copano Bay Water Quality Education Conducting educational programs and demonstrations for land and livestock owners to increase awareness of water quality issues and best management practices -
Lone Star Healthy Streams Program Providing rural landowners with education on practices to reduce the amount of bacteria entering Texas water bodies from livestock operations and feral hogs -
Mills Scholars Program Awarding scholarships to support Texas A&M University graduate students in water resources-related fields -
Texas Watershed Planning Providing training and promoting sustainable proactive approaches to managing water quality throughout the state -
Texas Well Owner Network Educating private well owners about potential pollutant sources and what steps can be taken to lessen potential impacts from these sources -
USGS Graduate Research Program Providing support for graduate student water resources research at universities throughout Texas -
Water Resources Assistantship Supporting water resources related research addressing key water issues in Texas -
Water Resources Training Program Marketing and administering short courses on diverse water-related topics