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Where Perspective Takes Root: A Lifetime of Learning from the Land
For Charles Baker and Billy Mann, a lifetime in agriculture has taught them that the land never really belongs to just one generation. It is inherited, cared for, learned from and, eventually, passed along. As longtime agricultural producers and Directors of the Matagorda County Soil and Water Conservation District, Baker and Mann have watched agriculture in their corner of Texas change dramatically. They have seen farmland give way to industry, endured drought and uncertain markets, adapted practices that generations before them never imagined and witnessed the growing importance of conserving increasingly limited land and water resources.Release Date:
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Requests Proposals for FY2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Program
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 FY2027 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:
Pre-Registration Now Open for the 86th Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District Directors
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is pleased to announce that pre-registration is now open for the 86th Annual Meeting of Texas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors. The Annual Meeting will be held September 28–29, 2026 at Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, Texas, bringing together conservation leaders, district directors, employees, and partners from across the state to celebrate successes, share ideas, and strengthen Texas conservation efforts.Release Date:
Conservation Planning Helps Texas Landowners Protect Every Acre
Across Texas, no two acres are exactly alike, and effective conservation starts by recognizing that difference. Through the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Program, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), in partnership with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), provides landowners with customized, science-based conservation plans designed to protect natural resources while supporting productive agricultural operations.Release Date:
Governor Abbott Appoints Bowers to Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lindsey Bowers to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2028.
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One Crop, One Conversation, One Connection: Cort DeHart and Conundrum Farms
Just southwest of Fort Worth, tucked among the remaining stretches of North Texas prairie, sits Conundrum Farms, a place where fresh produce, conservation, and community come together. At the heart of the operation is Cort DeHart, owner of Conundrum Farms and Vice-Chairman of the Dalworth Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), whose vision for the farm extends far beyond growing food.Release Date:
Texas FFA Students Recognized for Excellence in Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB), in partnership with the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) and Texas FFA Association, proudly recognized the winners of the 2026 Texas FFA Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest hosted at Tarleton State University.Release Date:
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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.Release Date:
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.Release Date:
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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).Release Date: