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A Legacy of Stewardship: Sixty Years of Soil and Water Conservation Leadership
Just outside of Alpine, nestled among fields of wheat and pastures of grazing cattle, a quiet hero has dedicated his life to caring for the land and safeguarding its future. N.M. Mitchell, the longest-serving director of the Rio Grande-Pecos River Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), has reached an extraordinary milestone, 60 years of service.Release Date:
TSSWCB Launches GIS-Based Easement Notification Area Map to Enhance Flood Control Awareness
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is proud to announce the launch of a new Web Map Service (WMS)-based “Easement Notification Area” map. This innovative tool aims to support landowners, developers, and other stakeholders by providing critical information regarding the proximity of properties to flood control easements.Release Date:
Growing the Future: How the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and Texas FFA Are Cultivating the Next Generation of Stewards
TEMPLE–In the heart of Texas, where rich soil meets vast open skies, a partnership thrives—one rooted in the shared mission of protecting the land and empowering the next generation of stewards. The collaboration between the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) and the Texas FFA is more than a meeting of minds; it’s a union of legacy, education, and conservation action.Release Date:
Public Comment Period Opens for Medina River Watershed Protection Plan
The Texas Water Resources Institute announce the opening of the formal public comment period for the draft Medina River below Diversion Lake Watershed Protection Plan. Comments from residents and stakeholders will be accepted January 23- February 22, 2025. A copy of the draft plan is available for download at medina.twri.tamu.edu.Release Date:
TSSWCB Releases 2024 Annual Report
Temple, Texas – The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) proudly announces the release of its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable achievements in soil and water conservation efforts across the state. The report highlights key initiatives, partnerships, and programs that have advanced the agency’s mission to protect Texas’ natural resources for future generations.Release Date:
TSSWCB Receives Over $4 Million to Address Water Pollution in Texas
TEMPLE – The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) recently received a grant of $4,267,393 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grant will support TSSWCB’s Texas Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program which addresses water pollution caused by water runoff that carries pollutants into rivers, lakes and other waterbodies.Release Date:
TSSWCB Requests Proposals for FY2025 Nonpoint Source Grant Program
TEMPLE– The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is requesting proposals for watershed assessment, planning, implementation, demonstration and education projects seeking funding under the FY2025 Nonpoint Source Grant Program. Proposed projects should focus on agricultural and/or silvicultural nonpoint source pollution prevention and abatement activities within the boundaries of impaired or threatened watersheds.Release Date:
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Texas FFA Members Compete in Soil Stewardship Speech Contest
Three Texas FFA members have traveled a long competitive path contending against peers throughout the state to win top honors in the statewide Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest. The event focused on the theme “Rooted in Conservation.” The speech contest was held in Stephenville, on June 7-8th. The contest is sponsored by the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) in cooperation with the Texas FFA Association.Release Date:
TSSWCB Announces 2024 Conservation Award Winners
TEMPLE — 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 th
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Freeman Elected to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
TEMPLE—Joe Freeman of Llano was elected on May 7th to serve on the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB). Freeman represents TSSWCB Area 2, which consists of 50 counties in the western to trans-Pecos, encompassing, 43 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs).Release Date: