Tools for Sustainability
Whether you live on less than an acre or on over 500 acres, whether you utilize a public water supply or own a well, your water use is significant. We have a limited amount of water and a growing population, therefore promoting accountability of our natural resources is imperative to short and long-term sustainability. There’s multiple ways to approach water conservation inside the home and outdoors, starting with mindful use.
Below is a list of resources, (many of which are authored by Texas Water Development Board and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) to assist you:
Comprehensive Literature:
- Homeowner and Business Conservation and Water Saving Devices
- Well Owner Information
- Resources in Spanish (En Español)
Topic-specific Literature:
- Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
- Assistance Programs
- Invasive Species
- Arundo donax (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Healthy Creeks Initiative)
- New! Arundo Man Publication by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Zebra Mussels (Texas Parks and Wildlife Department)
- Irrigation (Agricultural)
- K-12 educational literature
- Leak Detection
- Rainwater Harvesting (RWH)
- Brush Control & Riparian System Management
- Brush_Management (TAMU Forest Service)
- Your Remarkable Riparian (Nueces River Authority)
- Reuse
- Winter Preparedness
Educational Resources:
Thanksgiving Conservation Tips
Educational Videos:
- Rainwater harvesting