Water Resource Management

A line of trees surround a body of water in a forest

Healthy trees and forests are critically important to protecting water resources and sustaining them. Around 50% of the freshwater resources in Texas originate on forestlands, which provide a continuous supply of clean water. In fact, many state and national forests were established to protect the country’s water sources.

  • Forests provide the cleanest water of any land use. And as Texas’ population increases and forests and woodlands decrease, our water supply is at risk.

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  • Forestry Best Management Practices (BMP) are the principal means of protecting water resources during forestry activities. Learn about BMP guidelines, program, and training opportunities.

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  • The watershed protection plan implementation grant will support up to 15 $50,000 grants over five years to implement tree and forestry components of approved Watershed Protection Plans (WPP).

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  • The Texas Temporary Bridge Program provides a lease-to-own opportunity for loggers to purchase temporary bridges for their logging operations in Texas.

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Texas Partnership for Forests & Water

The Texas Partnership for Forests and Water is a collaborative effort that works to sustain and enhance healthy Texas forested watersheds to provide safe drinking water and forest products.

Partnership information
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