{"id":516,"date":"2025-02-04T18:15:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T18:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/?p=516"},"modified":"2025-11-20T19:03:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:03:29","slug":"mill-creek-watershed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/mill-creek-watershed\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 11: Austin County Watershed Coordinator Annalee Epps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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February 4, 2025<\/h4>\n

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Episode 11:\u00a0 Current Austin County Watershed Coordinator,\u00a0Annalee Epps<\/h1>\n

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In this episode of Hello Austin County, Shelley Stuessel-Brian and Greg Stuessel sit down with Annalee Epps, an extension specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife and our current watershed coordinator for several counties, including Austin County. Annalee shares her expertise on watershed management, water quality, and the ongoing efforts so many in Austin County take to protect and improve the Mill Creek.<\/p>\n

Annalee explains the concept of a watershed, how water moves through the environment, and the factors that contribute to pollution, particularly bacterial contamination from sources such as livestock, wildlife, and failing septic systems. She highlights the role of the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership in addressing these issues and emphasizes the importance of community involvement.<\/p>\n

Listeners will learn how landowners, businesses, and residents can take action to protect our water resources right here in Austin County! From implementing best management practices to participating in clean-up efforts Annalee discusses available funding opportunities to assist with conservation efforts, as well as the upcoming programs and outreach events designed to educate and engage our community.<\/p>\n

Discover how the health of the Mill Creek affects our entire region and what steps we can take to ensure clean water for future generations of Austin County. Whether you’re a landowner, a conservation enthusiast, or simply interested in learning more about our local Austin County environment, this episode offers valuable insights into watershed stewardship and the power of collaborative conservation.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shelley Stuessel-Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online<\/span>\u00a0& Co-Creator, <\/span>Hello Austin County<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Greg Stuessel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
Austin County News Online & Austin County Media<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Annalee Epps<\/span>, Extension Specialist <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Texas A&M AgriLife Watershed Coordinator for Mill Creek and Geronimo\/Alligator Creeks<\/h4>\n

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\ud83c\udfa7 Episode Highlights<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

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\u23f0 00:21<\/strong> – \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27: Meet Annalee Epps and learn about her role as a watershed coordinator.
\u23f0 01:17<\/strong> – \ud835\udc16\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc1a \ud835\udc16\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1d? Understanding how water moves and why it matters.
\u23f0 04:03<\/strong> – \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2c: Identifying bacterial contamination in Mill Creek as well as how pollution is tracked and measured.
\u23f0 10:42<\/strong> – \ud835\udc07\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc30 \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc08 \ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc32 \ud835\udc16\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc27: Resources for you to help monitor your own water area including seeing who is permitted to dump in the area and constant quality monitoring data streams.
\u23f0 18:20<\/strong> – \ud835\udc07\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc30 \ud835\udc18\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc07\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc29: Steps residents can take to improve water quality.
\u23f0 21:53<\/strong> – \ud835\udc05\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc20 & \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc2c: Grants, volunteer programs, and conservation efforts.
\u23f0 35:45<\/strong> – \ud835\udc05\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc21 \ud835\udc04\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c: Educational workshops and community involvement opportunities.<\/p>\n

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