Category: 2024
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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 17 in Eastland
The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, will host a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 in Eastland for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Leon River watershed. The morning session will be at the Judge Scott Bailey Event Center on 102 North Lamar Street. The…
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Study to measure rain garden water quality impacts
Article originally written by Cameron Castilaw Gardens provide many benefits to both owners and communities: cleaner air, increased wildlife and produce, if food is planted. But what about rain gardens? Rain gardens are generally landscape areas that collect water and have a lower elevation than the surrounding area. Berms are part of the rain garden…
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Meet the new TWRI Director
For 76 years, the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has helped Texans solve critically important water problems, and as of this month, the institute has a new leader at the helm. Giovanni Piccinni, Ph.D., has formally assumed the role of TWRI director. He previously served as the Global Lead for field and plant production optimization…
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Shifting Navasota River examined in TWRI-led research
Article originally written by Cameron Castilaw Rivers change as time goes on, natural erosion, severe weather events and human intervention can all contribute to a changing landscape. The Navasota River is no exception to this. Flowing 125 miles from Mount Calm in East Texas, it eventually joins the Brazos River and is dammed in six…
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Meet a scientist: Audrey McCrary
Article originally written by Cameron Castilaw Science has always been Audrey McCrary’s thing. Growing up, she enjoyed math and sciences classes, particularly the problem-solving challenges they presented. Combined with her family’s love for being outdoors, it is no wonder she chose a field that includes nature and scientific research. “It was always just a natural inclination…
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Private water well screenings set for South Plains Sept. 16-20
The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, will host low-cost water well screenings for residents in the South Plains on Sept. 16-20. Water samples will be screened for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen and salinity, and in some counties, arsenic. “The TWON program was established to help well owners become familiar with Texas groundwater resources, septic…
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Private water well screenings set for South Plains Sept. 16-20
The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, will host low-cost water well screenings for residents in the South Plains on Sept. 16-20. Water samples will be screened for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen and salinity, and in some counties, arsenic. “The TWON program was established to help well owners become familiar with Texas groundwater resources, septic…
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Private water well screenings set for Port Lavaca and Bay City Sept. 23-24
The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, will host water well screenings in Port Lavaca and Bay City Sept. 23-24. Water samples will be screened for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen and salinity. “The TWON program was established to help well owners become familiar with Texas groundwater resources, septic system maintenance, well maintenance and construction,…
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Private water well screenings set for Port Lavaca and Bay City Sept. 23-24
The Texas Well Owner Network, TWON, will host water well screenings in Port Lavaca and Bay City Sept. 23-24. Water samples will be screened for contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrate-nitrogen and salinity. “The TWON program was established to help well owners become familiar with Texas groundwater resources, septic system maintenance, well maintenance and construction,…
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Medina River watershed protection meeting set for Sept. 9 in Castroville
The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, will host a stakeholder meeting for the Medina River Below Medina Diversion Lake Watershed Protection Plan Sept. 9 in Castroville. The public meeting will be from 1-4 p.m. at the Braden Keller Community Center, 1410 Amelia St. Tina Hendon, TWRI program specialist, said the meeting is the fourth in a…
