![]() The mission of the Trust is to promote the conservation and stewardship of land and water resources through educational activities, coordination with local governments, and the acquisition of land and conservation easements in order to protect water quality in watersheds for future generations.įunding for this effort is provided through a Clean Water Act Section 319 nonpoint source grant administered by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board from the U.S. Welcome to the LSC-North Harris Library Research Guides. “The aim is to increase awareness, provide educational materials to Texas producers and landowners and encourage implementation.” Upper Trinity Conservation TrustĮstablished in 2010, the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust leads a voluntary, non-regulatory approach to land conservancy and water quality protection. “The goal of the Lone Star Healthy Streams program is to protect Texas waterways from bacterial contamination originating from livestock, wildlife and invasive species that may pose a serious health risk to Texans,” said Leanne Wiley, AgriLife Extension program specialist and Lone Star Healthy Streams coordinator, Bryan-College Station. Topics covered will include basic watershed function, water quality and specific best-management practices that can be implemented to help minimize bacterial contamination originating from large or small livestock and feral hogs. Start Close, Go Far Lone Star College offers academic transfer and workforce degrees and certificates for diverse areas of specialization. The program will focus on North Texas watersheds in priority areas, which include the watersheds of Lewisville, Ray Roberts and Grapevine lakes. Lone Star College offers over 200 degree and certification programs Including associates, bachelors, and professional credentials. RSVP by May 1 to the AgriLife Extension office in Denton County at 94. ![]() with lunch provided and sponsored by Upper Trinity Conservation Trust and Denton County Farm Bureau. The workshop is offered as a joint effort by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Upper Trinity Conservation Trust. ![]() (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Blake Alldredge) A Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop will be held on May 5 focusing on North Texas watersheds.
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