The Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop on the Mill Creek watershed is set to take place on August 30 in Industry, Texas. This free event will run from 1-5:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on State Highway 159 West. To secure a spot, interested individuals can RSVP at https://tx.ag/LSHSAustinCounty.
Organized by the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, this workshop aims to educate attendees on watershed quality and best practices for managing livestock and feral hogs to reduce bacterial contamination.
The focus of the workshop will be on protecting the Mill Creek watershed and implementing strategies to minimize pollution from livestock, wildlife, and invasive species. Leanne Wiley, the Lone Star Healthy Streams coordinator at Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, emphasized the importance of safeguarding Texas waterways from harmful contaminants that can pose health risks to the community.
One of the key presenters at the event will be Annalee Epps, a watershed coordinator at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Epps will discuss the Mill Creek watershed protection plan and provide updates on current water quality monitoring data. This information is crucial for stakeholders who are invested in preserving the health and integrity of the watershed.
For those interested in attending or seeking more information, they can reach out to Leanne Wiley at 979-321-5950 or [email protected], Annalee Epps at 979-845-2862 or [email protected], or Stacie Villarreal, the AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Austin County, at 979-865-2072 or [email protected].
Funding for this workshop is made possible through a Clean Water Act Section 319(h) nonpoint source grant administered by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Overall, the Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop on the Mill Creek watershed offers a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to learn about best practices for watershed protection and management. By coming together to address environmental challenges, participants can contribute to the preservation of Texas waterways for future generations.