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Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Executive Director Rex Isom Retires Following Distinguished Career in Texas Conservation

After nearly four decades of dedicated service to natural resource conservation in Texas, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) proudly recognizes the retirement of Executive Director Rex Isom, whose leadership, vision, and steadfast commitment have left a lasting impact on conservation efforts across the state.

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The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Announces 2026 Texas Conservation Award Winners

Each year the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts recognize and celebrate individuals that dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources. These outstanding conservationists will be recognized during an awards luncheon on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock, TX.

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Joe Freeman Re-Elected to Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

Joe Freeman of Llano was re-elected on May 5th, to serve a successive two-year term on the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB).

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David Basinger Re-Elected to Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

David Basinger of Deport was re-elected on May 5th, to serve a successive two-year term on the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB).

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Top Students Recognized at 2026 State Wildlife Recreation Management Contest in Nacogdoches

More than 250 FFA and 4-H students from across Texas gathered on April 20, 2026, at the Stephen F. Austin Experimental Forest in Nacogdoches to compete in the highly anticipated State Wildlife Recreation Management Career Development Event.

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Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week Recognizes the Vital Role of Native Ecosystems

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) in collaboration with statewide partners, have come together to highlight Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 26 through May 3, 2026, and the focus this year is “Soil. Where it all Begins.”

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TSSWCB Releases 2025 Annual Report on Nonpoint Source Pollution Management in Texas

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is announcing the release of the 2025 Annual Report. The Nonpoint Source Pollution Management in Texas – 2025 Annual Report is a jointly published report by the TSSWCB and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). This report is a culmination of the State’s efforts to ensure and improve the quality of water in Texas. The 2025 report highlights annual load reductions of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment, and includes success stories achieved in various waterbodies across the state.

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Victoria SWCD Director Names President of Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

Stephen Diebel, a longtime conservation leader and dedicated Victoria Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Director, has been elected as President of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) following the 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo. His election continues a strong tradition of leadership rooted in conservation, succeeding Carl Ray Polk Jr., a former member of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB).

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Leading with Purpose: Anne Holt’s Role in Local Conservation

Anne Holt doesn’t talk about conservation as an abstract idea. For her, it’s something lived, day in and day out, across generations, landscapes, and responsibilities.

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Kendria Ray Named Executive Director of the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board

TEMPLE, TEXAS — The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendria Ray as the agency’s new Executive Director, effective Ju

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