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News from the Texas TMDL Program

News announcements including proposed plans for public comment, approved plans, conferences, and opportunities to submit proposals for contracts.

 

The TMDL Program sets targets for improved quality in surface waters. Communities in the watersheds work together to develop implementation plans (I-Plans) to achieve those targets.

See the Calendar for the TMDL Program for scheduled stakeholder meetings.

Comment on Update to the Water Quality Management Plan

The public is invited to comment on the October 2018 Update to the Water Quality Management Plan. This update includes revisions to TMDLs for the Upper Gulf Coast, Carters Creek, Upper Oyster Creek, and the Lower San Antonio River. It also includes additional TMDLs for waters in the Houston-Galveston Area, including Mary's Creek Bypass (Clear Creek watershed), Mound Creek (East and West Forks San Jacinto River watershed), and Armand Bayou. Public comment ends December 11, 2018.

Training, Events, and Workshops

Texas A&M offers several opportunities for Natural Resource Training Exit the TCEQ and Watershed Planning Exit the TCEQ. Topics include:

  • Outreach for Natural Resource Professionals
  • Texas Riparian & Stream Ecosystem Workshops
  • Introduction to ArcGIS10

Texas AgriLife's Watershed Steward Program Exit the TCEQ is offering an online course Exit the TCEQ. The Texas Watershed Steward (TWS) program provides 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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Contact Us

Send us an e-mail at tmdl@tceq.texas.gov or call 512-239-6682.

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