Tag: water quality
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Little Bay water quality public discussion set for May 7 in Rockport
The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, is hosting a public meeting on May 7 in Rockport for anyone interested in a brief presentation and discussion of ongoing research in the Little Bay watershed involving microbial source tracking and human health risk analysis. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Bay Education Center,…
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New research quantifies how much ag best practices help protect water quality
Articles originally written by Cameron Castilaw TWRI staff install a water quality sampler station for this research project in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Lucas Gregory, TWRI.) Do best management practices actually work? Sure, they sound nice, but can small land management changes really improve waterways for everyone? Yes, says recently published research co-authored by the Texas Water…
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Middle Yegua Creek water quality training set for Sept. 26
A Texas Watershed Steward workshop on water quality related to the Middle Yegua Creek watershed will be held from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Lee County Junior Livestock Show Exhibit Hall, located at 2591 US 290 in Giddings. The event will be presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board in…
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TWRI’s Audrey McCrary awarded for Matagorda Basin outreach
The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) recently awarded a Water Innovation Strategies of Excellence (WISE) award to Audrey McCrary, Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) program specialist, for education efforts in the Matagorda Basin region. The “Special Recognition for Excellence in Community Outreach” award recognized the impact of an ongoing direct-mail postcard campaign that McCrary leads, which aims…
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Fire and water: how wildfires impact water quality, quantity and infrastructure
Article originally written by Cierra George Wildfires are a natural phenomenon that can have regenerative properties for ecosystems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), these fires have become more severe and harmful to vegetation, wildlife and water due to climate change. Texas wildfire trends Climate change has increased drought prevalence across the state, according to…
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Water’s taste reflects its journey to the tap
Article originally written by Chantal Cough-Schulze A new place can sometimes be so unlike home that even something fundamental, like the taste of tap water, seems different. But it’s not just perception; water really does taste different in different places. Though the flavor differences can be jarring at first, it doesn’t necessarily mean there is…
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Several private water well screenings, trainings set for mid-June
The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting several “Well Informed” water well screenings and “Well Educated” trainings in mid-June for residents in Wise, Jack, Montague, Parker, Hill, Ellis, Johnson and Somervell counties. These events will give area residents the opportunity to have their well water screened and learn more about keeping their wells in good working condition.…
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Arbor Day and every day: Trees essential to clean drinking water
Article originally written by Linda Moon, communications manager, Texas A&M Forest Service On this National Arbor Day, when the nation and much of the world are celebrating trees and the many benefits they provide, Texas A&M Forest Service is focusing on the connection between forests and drinking water. Half of the fresh water produced in Texas comes from…
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Texas water quality and septic systems
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay August is water quality month and Texans with septic systems can help improve local water quality by making sure it is working properly. Septic systems — known as on-site sewage facilities, or OSSFs — work like mini wastewater treatment facilities for rural or suburban Texans who live too far…
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Trust the tap in the COVID-19 pandemic
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay Stocking up on bottled water is usually a good idea during an emergency, but buying bottled water during the COVID-19 pandemic could actually put you and others at risk according to health officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the best way to prevent the illness is to…
