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