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Helping Texas’ unique snakes through research
NRI as a unit of Texas A&M AgriLife, has been doing a lot of work researching three unique snakes: the Louisiana pinesnake, the eastern indigo and the massasauga rattlesnake. Read more.
Urban Riparian demonstration site in Seguin approved for three more years
The Urban Riparian and Stream Restoration Program has been approved to continue its research at a demonstration site along Geronimo Creek for another three years. The team's goal is to reduce sedimentation rates and erosion along the stream banks. Read more.
Leopold Live! Chapter 2: Bluebird boxes recap
Lights, camera, Leopold Live! Last month we premiered our second episode of Leopold Live!: Chapter 2 with our partners at Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve, and we truly enjoyed connecting with you again as we continue with the series. Read more.
Water’s taste reflects its journey to the tap
Depending on where you turn on the tap, water can taste different. That doesn’t necessarily mean there is anything to be concerned about. Read more.
Private Land Stewardship Academies: Vegetation and Landscapes
We're building a community of practice around land stewardship where you can click, open, explore, shuffle and share the content to save and use as you need it. We're excited to share the third of four collections with you—on deck: Vegetation and Landscapes. Read more.  
Meet a scientist: Kathleen O'Reilly
Kathleen O’Reilly, Ph.D., is a professor in the Geography Department at Texas A&M University where she focuses on how people’s location and gender affect their relationship with water and sanitation. But her road to these unique focuses was a long and unusual journey. Read more.
Fares of Prairie View A&M to receive Soil Science Society of America’s top award
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What's the rub: Why wild pigs rub on trees, poles and posts
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Texas Water Journal publishes new article in Volume 12
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txH2O highlight: Off and running
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Take care of Texas
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ICYMI: Upcoming riparian and stream ecosystem trainings in September
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Events
Previously listed events may be canceled or postponed to comply with Texas A&M University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) directives designed to protect public health.
Small Acreage - Big
Opportunity Workshop

August 28, 2021, Alpine
Texas Watershed
Planning Short Course

September 27-30, 2021, Bandera
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