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Stay informed about Texas water research and education with TWRI’s news team.
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Research roundup: recent water research from around Texas
Peer-reviewed publications by Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas A&M AgriLife scientists Tillage legacy, grasses and soil texture shape soil organic carbon recovery in semi-arid woodland: This study, coauthored by TWRI’s Samantha Colunga, investigates the effects of intensive tillage on soil and the soil organic carbon recovery of soil after degradation. The researchers found that…
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What are urban best management practices for watershed health? Learn at Nov. 5 training
Natural resource and water professionals are invited to the workshop in San Antonio.
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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 30 in Oakalla
Residents of the Lampasas River watershed are invited to the educational program.
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Riparian and stream ecosystem workshop set for Oct. 28 in Wimberley
Residents of the Cypress Creek and Blanco River watersheds are invited to the educational program.
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Free workshop for new and small-acreage landowners set for Oct. 25 in Castroville
To help small-acreage landowners understand their property and make informed decisions, the Texas Water Resources Institute, Medina Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, and other partners are hosting a workshop, Land Smart: A Guide to Small Acreage Stewardship, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM at the St. Louis Braden Keller…
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Davidson Creek watershed meeting and expert panel set for Oct. 21 in Caldwell
The Texas Water Resources Institute, TWRI, invites community members, landowners and anyone with an interest in local water quality to attend the fifth public meeting for the Davidson Creek Watershed Protection Plan, WPP. Presenters will share hot spots for potential bacteria pollution, followed by a panel discussion featuring experts in watershed management and conservation practices. The…
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Texas A&M AgriLife and Italian universities sign memorandums of understanding
Texas A&M AgriLife Research administrators and leaders from two Italian universities recently joined in signing formal memorandums of understanding that marked the beginning of official cooperation among the three entities and the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI). The Rector of the Polytechnic University of Bari (POLIBA) Francesco Cupertino, Ph.D., and Professors of the University of…
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Research roundup: recent water research from around Texas
Catch up on the latest peer-reviewed research on Texas water from universities throughout the state.
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Gregory named 2025-26 UCOWR board president
Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) Associate Director Lucas Gregory, Ph.D., was elected the 2025-2026 board president of The Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR).
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Looking for Green Stormwater Infrastructure? Visit these Texas A&M AgriLife spots
Here are some places you can see green stormwater infrastructure in action around Texas A&M AgriLife facilities around the state.
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