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AT21-380 Webinar Texas Watershed Steward, online/Bonham
June 30, 2021 @ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Webinar Title: Texas Watershed Steward, online/Bonham
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Webinar Date: 6/30/2021
Webinar Time: 1:00p-5:00p
This event repeats on 7/20/2021
Event Summary:
Basic introduction to watershed stewardship.
Event Description:
The goals of the TWS program include the following:
- Promote healthy watersheds by increasing citizen awareness, understanding, and knowledge about the nature and function of watersheds, potential impairments, and watershed protection strategies to minimize nonpoint source pollution
- Enhance interactive learning opportunities for watershed education across Texas and establish a larger, more well-informed citizen base
- Empower individuals to take leadership roles involving community and watershed-level water resource issues
- Facilitate local efforts and activities to implement practices to improve water quality
- Increase stakeholder involvement in watershed protection and management efforts including development and implementation of Watershed Protection Plans (WPPs) and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) by educating and organizing local citizens.
This training is provided in-person and online.
Jun 30: in-person in Bonham, TX or online
Jul 20: in-person in Granbury, TX or online
Cost: no charge
Register @:
https://tws.tamu.edu/workshops/registration/
Presenter:
various, get names for VMS entry
Contact Information:
979.862.4457
[email protected]
Organization Website:
https://tws.tamu.edu/
Sponsoring Organization:
Texas Watershed Steward Program, AgriLife
