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Please email ​waterresources@h-gac.com to get your local environmental event, training, or workshop on our page.

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.
H-GAC Watershed-Based Plan Stakeholder Meetings
August 23 through August 30 
Virtual via Zoom


H-GAC will host public stakeholder meetings for several watershed-based plan projects in the coastal communities during the month of August. All meetings will be held virtually over Zoom, and residents, local governments, businesses, and non-profits in the watershed are invited to attend. 

- Cotton Bayou Stakeholder Meeting, Tuesday, August 23, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- Caney Creek Stakeholder Meeting, Wednesday, August 24, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Oyster Creek Stakeholder Meeting, Thursday, August 25, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
- Chocolate Bay Stakeholder Meeting, Tuesday, August 30, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Registration is required for all virtual meetings. For more information on the projects and meetings, visit the Regional Water Quality Projects page.
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. 
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River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash®
​Save the Date for Trash Bash 2023

Every year, thousands of volunteers gather to clean up trash and debris along area waterways by participating in the largest, single-day waterway cleanup in Texas, the River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash®.  Save the Date for Trash Bash 2023 on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

What is Trash Bash®? This video recognizing Trash Bash®'s 2018 Texas Environmental Excellence Award illustrates the mission of the event. Over 26 years, 113,711 volunteers have cleaned 1,758 miles of shoreline, gathering 2,331 tons of trash and 11,578 tires.
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 With locations across the Galveston Bay watershed, there's a cleanup location near home, work, or school. An educational area offers opportunities to learn more about protecting water quality. Participating in Trash Bash® is free, with supplies, t-shirts, lunch, and door prizes provided. Scouts and students are encouraged to participate.

Get information about Trash Bash's coastal county locations online: 
Bastrop Bayou-Marlin Marina * Baytown Nature Center * Dickinson Bayou * Galveston Bay-Seabrook * Galveston Bay-Virginia Point Peninsula 
* Oyster Creek-Lake Jackson 

​Learn more about becoming a 
volunteer or sponsor for Trash Bash® 2023.  Donate online to support Trash Bash®.

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. 

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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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