Tag: Tres Palacios Creek
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TWRI publishes septic system guide
Do you own a septic system? The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has published a new educational material titled Septic System Maintenance & Inspection Pocket Guide to help homeowners with problem solving and best management practices for their septic systems. Developed by Nathan Glavy, TWRI extension program specialist; Stephanie deVilleneuve, TWRI research assistant; and Dr. Allen Berthold, TWRI senior research…
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EPA accepts Tres Palacios Creek Watershed Protection Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently accepted the Tres Palacios Creek Watershed Protection Plan, developed by the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI). Part of the Matagorda Bay system, the Tres Palacios Creek watershed, covers 268 square miles in Matagorda and Wharton counties and empties into the Tres Palacios Bay. The plan was accepted as it…
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TWRI takes basin approach to dealing with Matagorda Basin impairments
Maintaining water quality is a priority for the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) water team. Research, planning, educational outreach and community implementation go into the creation of a successful watershed protection plan (WPP) designed to restore water quality and monitor impairment levels for years to come. TWRI water team members Dr. Allen Berthold, Michael Schramm and Clare Entwistle are working…
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Tres Palacios July 7 water quality meeting open to the public
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is hosting a meeting July 7 for anyone interested in improving and protecting the Tres Palacios Creek watershed along the Texas Gulf Coast. The Tres Palacios Watershed stakeholder meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 209 Lucas Ave. in Palacios. This is the second…
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TWRI hosting three summer meetings on improving Tres Palacios Creek water quality
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) is hosting three meetings this summer for anyone interested in improving and protecting the Tres Palacios Creek watershed along the Texas Gulf Coast. The Tres Palacios Watershed stakeholder meetings will be June 14, July 7 and Aug. 9. All three meetings will be at 1:30 p.m. at the First…
