AT25-018 Texas Watershed Planning Short Course, Bandera

Event Title: Texas Watershed Planning Short Course, Bandera

AT-VMS: AT: Hill Country Chapter Other Approved Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)
AT: TX Waters Certification Training (Enter AT#, Class Title as posted, Location, and Presenter)

Comments: AT25-018 Texas Watershed Planning Short Course, Bandera, Presenter
Get Names (AT=30h)

Event Date: 01/27/2025
Event Time: 11a-6p

Continues 01/28; 01/29; 01/30  (see AT Reporting below)

Event Summary: The Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water quality throughout the state.

Event Description: The Texas Watershed Planning Short Course provides needed training and promotes sustainable proactive approaches to managing water quality throughout the state. This multi-day course provides participants with guidance on stakeholder coordination, education, and outreach; meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) nine key elements of a watershed protection plan; data collection and analysis; and the tools available for plan development. This information is presented through lectures, hands-on activities and case studies.

Individuals interested in or responsible for watershed protection and restoration, including employees and volunteers with federal, state, county, and local agencies; soil and water conservation districts; universities; consulting firms; non-governmental organizations; and watershed groups, will benefit from this course. This course will be especially beneficial to those pursuing or receiving Clean Water Act Section 319(h) Grant funds.

This event is scheduled to occur at the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera, TX. The Mayan Dude Ranch has picturesque trails that wander over 348 acres, from the lowlands of the Medina River that meanders through the ranch, to high in the hills for a panoramic view of the valleys beyond. Mayan Ranch is located 47miles NW of San Antonio, in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. The Hicks family owns and operates the Mayan and provides a wonderful world of fantastic western warmth and their own special brand of “Horsepitality”.

Course Costs: The cost of the course is $200 and is payable to the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) upon registration. Course participants must stay at the Mayan Dude Ranch Facility and are responsible for reserving and paying for their own room through the Mayan Dude Ranch. Room rates will be $144 plus 6% tax county and state on the lodging per night. The cost breakdown of the rate is $94 room /$50 meals per person per night. Let the folks at the Mayan know that you will be there for the Texas Watershed Planning Short Course. Please bring a tax exemption form for any taxes you are exempt from to provide to the Mayan. See Chapter Treasurer for Tax Exempt Certificate if interested

Room rates are all-inclusive and include your overnight lodging in a private room, 3 buffet meals per day, use of the facilities, and live entertainment. Participants will need to reserve rooms for three nights starting on Monday and checking out on Thursday. Sunday will also be available at the special conference rate for those traveling a long distance.

Cost: $200.00 plus required Lodging at Mayan Dude Ranch

Register: https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/shortcourse25

Reporting AT Credit:

AT25-018A 01/27/2025 7 hrs;
AT25-018B 01/28/2025 9 hrs
AT25-018C 01/29/2025 9 hrs
AT25-018D 01/30/2025 5 hrs

Presenter: Get Names

Event Location:
Mayan Dude Ranch
350 Mayan Ranch Road
Bandera, Tx 78003

Contact Information: Tina Hendon at 979-314-2472 or Tina.Hendon@ag.tamu.edu.

Organization Website: https://twri.tamu.edu/

Sponsoring Organization: Teas Water Resources Institute