Workshop Agenda

  1. 8:00am-8:30am
    • Sign-in/Registration/Coffee
    • Pre-test
  2. 8:30am-9:00am
    • Introduction of speakers and participants
    • Program Introduction
  3. 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
  4. 9:30am-10:00am
    • Water Quantity and Quality
  5. 10:00am-10:15am
    • BREAK
  6. 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
  7. 11:45am-12:45pm
    • LUNCH
  8. 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
  9. 2:00pm-2:30pm
    • Rainfall Simulator Demonstration
    • BREAK
  10. 2:30pm-3:45pm
    • Group Discussion
    • Importance of Local Watershed Involvement
    • Forming and Sustaining Community Watershed Organizations and Partnerships
  11. 3:45pm-4:00pm
    • Post-test