The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership invite community members to a Lunch and Learn on March 27th from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Austin County Extension Office (800 E. Wendt St., Bellville). To register please call: 979-321-5921 or email [email protected].
This informative session will cover Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) and potential technical and financial assistance available for implementing water quality best management practices on agricultural and silvicultural lands. A WQMP is a site-specific plan, developed and approved by soil and water conservation districts, that includes land treatment practices, production practices, management measures, and technologies aimed at pollution prevention and water quality protection. These plans are designed to meet standards set by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) in consultation with local soil and water conservation districts.
Attendees will learn about best management practices such as:
✅ Livestock Watering Infrastructure – Improve water access for your livestock while reducing environmental impact.
✅ Prescribed Grazing – Learn how strategic grazing can enhance pasture health and productivity.
✅ Stream Access Management – Protect water quality and reduce erosion through sustainable access solutions.
You can bring your own lunch and enjoy it while listening to the presentation.
“This is a great opportunity for landowners to learn about water quality management plans and assistance available to implement livestock watering infrastructure, prescribed grazing, and stream access management,” said Annalee Epps, Mill Creek Watershed Coordinator. “A regional representative from the TSSWCB will be available to answer questions and connect attendees with local resources.”
The Mill Creek Watershed Partnership was established by local stakeholders in 2016 in response to elevated E. coli levels in Mill Creek. Through free educational programs and outreach events, the partnership promotes best management practices among watershed residents.
This effort is funded through a federal Clean Water Act nonpoint source grant, administered by the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Board from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
