Texas has over 200 SWCDs managing a variety of local conservation activities across the state. As independent political bodies, SWCDs communicate with state and federal agencies through the TSSWCB.
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TSSWCB News
- Leaving the Land Better: Kenneth McAlister and a Lifetime of Soil Stewardship
- Texas Showcases Leadership in Conservation at National Joint Meeting: National Association of State Conservation Agencies and National Watershed Coalition Convene in Fort Worth to Advance Soil, Water, and Watershed Stewardship
Our Mission
Events
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2026 SWCD Director & Employee Workshop
Temple, TX Mayborn Convention Center -
86th Annual Meeting of SWCD Directors
Round Rock, TX Kalahari Resort
Texas Conservation Awards Program
Each year the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) recognize and honor individuals who dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources.
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The TSSWCB is the lead state agency for the planning, management, and abatement of agricultural and silvicultural (forestry) nonpoint source water pollution, and administers the Water Supply Enhancement Program. The TSSWCB maintains regional offices in strategic locations in the State to help carry out the agency’s responsibilities.