Water

Healthy trees and forests are critical to protecting and sustaining water resources. In addition to providing the cleanest water of any land use, Texas forests absorb rainfall, refill groundwater aquifers, slow, and filter stormwater runoff, mitigate erosion, reduce flooding, and maintain watershed stability and resilience.
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All Resources on Water

  • Half of the fresh water produced in Texas comes from forested lands. So on this National Arbor Day, when the nation and much of the world are celebrating trees and the many benefits they provide, Texas A&M Forest Service is focusing on the connection between forests and drinking water.
  • Landowners, homeowners and forestry professionals are invited to attend the first Western Gulf Forest Health Conference. This two-day conference will focus on issues affecting both rural forestlands and individual trees within urban and suburban areas. These forests and tr
  • Texas A&M Forest Service partners with the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Texas Wildlife Association, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board to highlight the importance of voluntary
  • Purpose Promote, support, and enhance the use of trees and forestry in Watershed Protection Plans.   Practices Tree and forestry components of approved Watershed Protection Plans. Eligibility Approved Watershed Protection Plans in or that serve disadvantaged communities. Application The grant is currently not taking applications. About The watershed protection plan implementation grant will support up […]
  • 14.4 million acres of forested lands in Texas are suitable for timber production, which can potentially degrade water quality if done improperly.   Forestry BMPs are conservation practices that protect soil and water resources. Two key elements necessary for growing a healthy, sustainable, and productive forest. BMPs can include methods such as leaving a buffer zone […]
  • 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. Texas forests This process is known as the forest-water relationship, or watershed ecosystem services, and is valued at $13.2 billion annually.   Partnerships and best management practices are used to enhance […]

  • Got Land?

    Tools & Applications

    This app is a support tool that assists potential or new landowners during the initial stages of acquiring or owning property by providing management information and resources based on property goals selected.

  • Texas Forestry BMPs

    Tools & Applications

    The Texas Forestry BMPs app is based on the Texas Forestry Best Management Practices Handbook publication, often referred to as the “Blue Book”, the state manual for protecting water quality during forest operations.

  • BMP Implementation Monitoring

    Tools & Applications

    A story map summarizing the BMP Implementation Monitoring Program’s 10th round in 2018.
  • Story map that highlights the forest and water relationship, priority watersheds for surface drinking water supplies, and how the forest and water sectors are partnering to sustain these vital resources.
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