Workshop Agenda
- 8:00am-8:30am
- Sign-in/Registration/Coffee
- Pre-test
- 8:30am-9:00am
- Introduction of speakers and participants
- Program Introduction
- 9:00am-9:30am
- What is a Watershed?
- Watersheds in Texas
- How do Texans Use Watersheds?
- Principles of Watershed Hydrology
- Natural Watershed Features and Functions
- 9:30am-10:00am
- Water Quantity and Quality
- 10:00am-10:15am
- 10:15am-11:45am
- Point and Nonpoint Sources of Pollution
- Consequences of Impaired Water Quality
- Water Quality Law and Policy in Texas
- Water Quality Testing, Monitoring, and Regulation
- 11:45am-12:45pm
- 12:45pm-2:00pm
- Using a Watershed Approach
- Water Quality Improvement Projects (TMDL, WPP)
- Agricultural Best Management Practices
- Water Quality Stewardship on Small Acreages
- Management of Non-domestic Animals and Wildlife
- Urban Best Management Practices
- Protecting Water Quality Around the Home
- 2:00pm-2:30pm
- Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
- BREAK
- 2:30pm-3:45pm
- Group Discussion
- Importance of Local Watershed Involvement
- Forming and Sustaining Community Watershed Organizations and Partnerships
- 3:45pm-4:00pm