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EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, Webinars & TRAININGs
***Due to COVID-19 many events, workshops and trainings have been rescheduled or postponed, while others have been changed to a virtual format such as a webinar. Meetings that would normally take place in-person are still listed here.
Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program Workshop (In-Person)
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, 1025 TX Hwy 35, Bay City, TX 77414
Registration Deadline: Wednesday October 23, 2024
The Texas Water Resources Institute and the Texas Riparian Association will be hosting a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program Workshop in Bay City for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Matagorda Bay watersheds.
Registration is required, and you can bring a lunch or pay $15 for a catered lunch.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, 1025 TX Hwy 35, Bay City, TX 77414
Registration Deadline: Wednesday October 23, 2024
The Texas Water Resources Institute and the Texas Riparian Association will be hosting a free Texas Riparian and Stream Ecosystem Education Program Workshop in Bay City for area residents interested in land and water stewardship in the Matagorda Bay watersheds.
Registration is required, and you can bring a lunch or pay $15 for a catered lunch.
H-GAC's Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable Park Tour (In-Person)
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Exploration Green, 16205 Diana Lane, Houston, TX
H-GAC's Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable will have a field trip at Exploration Green . There will be a walking tour of the park, followed by a visit to the volunteer wetlands planting nursery. Participants will learn more about the projects at Exploration Green on the approximately 1 mile gentle stroll along paved paths.
Transportation will not be provided to Exploration Green, and carpooling is encouraged.
Registration is requested but not required.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Exploration Green, 16205 Diana Lane, Houston, TX
H-GAC's Parks and Natural Areas Roundtable will have a field trip at Exploration Green . There will be a walking tour of the park, followed by a visit to the volunteer wetlands planting nursery. Participants will learn more about the projects at Exploration Green on the approximately 1 mile gentle stroll along paved paths.
Transportation will not be provided to Exploration Green, and carpooling is encouraged.
Registration is requested but not required.
H-GAC's Clean Waters Initiative Workshop: Pathogen Indicators (Hybrid)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
H-GAC 2nd Floor Conference Rooms, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027
Online via Zoom
H-GAC is hosting a networking and peer exchange opportunity where expert speakers from Texas A&M, University of Texas Public Health, University of Houston Clear Lake, and H-GAC will discuss pathogen indicators. Attendees are encouraged to attend in person to participate in a roundtable exercise to discuss current topics and exchange ideas with other industry professionals.
Registration is required to attend online. Registration is requested but not required to attend in person.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
H-GAC 2nd Floor Conference Rooms, 3555 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027
Online via Zoom
H-GAC is hosting a networking and peer exchange opportunity where expert speakers from Texas A&M, University of Texas Public Health, University of Houston Clear Lake, and H-GAC will discuss pathogen indicators. Attendees are encouraged to attend in person to participate in a roundtable exercise to discuss current topics and exchange ideas with other industry professionals.
Registration is required to attend online. Registration is requested but not required to attend in person.
Texas Citizen Planner Training Now Available Online
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is now offering a Texas Citizen Planner Training online. Instruction by planners, researchers, and other leaders from across Texas will provide local officials with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about community choices Texas Citizen Planner provides a broad-based planning curriculum focusing on issues important to Texas communities. Participants may begin with a multi-class Planning Foundations course that covers legal authority, policy tools, and best practices. Specialty knowledge tracks covering flood mitigation, stormwater management, and plan integration are also offered.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is now offering a Texas Citizen Planner Training online. Instruction by planners, researchers, and other leaders from across Texas will provide local officials with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about community choices Texas Citizen Planner provides a broad-based planning curriculum focusing on issues important to Texas communities. Participants may begin with a multi-class Planning Foundations course that covers legal authority, policy tools, and best practices. Specialty knowledge tracks covering flood mitigation, stormwater management, and plan integration are also offered.
Texas Watershed Steward Course
The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program was initiated to provide science-based, watershed education to help citizens identify and take action to address local water quality impairments. Texas Watershed Stewards learn about the nature and function of watersheds, potential impairments, and strategies for watershed protection.
The TWS program is implemented through a partnership between The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB). Free, in-person Texas Watershed Steward workshops are delivered statewide in addition to an online version of the course. To view more information about Texas Watershed Stewards, including program information, upcoming workshops, online course access, downloadable course materials, and contact information, visit TWS.tamu.edu.
The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program was initiated to provide science-based, watershed education to help citizens identify and take action to address local water quality impairments. Texas Watershed Stewards learn about the nature and function of watersheds, potential impairments, and strategies for watershed protection.
The TWS program is implemented through a partnership between The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB). Free, in-person Texas Watershed Steward workshops are delivered statewide in addition to an online version of the course. To view more information about Texas Watershed Stewards, including program information, upcoming workshops, online course access, downloadable course materials, and contact information, visit TWS.tamu.edu.
This program and website are funded in part by the TCEQ through a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
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Copyright H-GAC 2017 - All Rights Reserved.