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National Watershed Coalition
The NWC is a nonprofit Coalition of national, regional, state, and local entities, that advocate dealing with natural resource issues on a watershed basis.
Our pleasure to speak with these fine folks this morning at the NACD South Central Regional Meeting in Baton Rouge. Following presentations on the PL 566 Watershed Program by USDA NRCS partners from LA and AR we had the opportunity to visit about building successful project sponsors…partnerships and leadership were two of the themes that were present in the morning session. Our thanks for the invitation and the opportunity! ![]()
Some great conservationists from AR, LA, OK and TX were present in the audience!
Spent a great morning in Western Oklahoma with Congressman Frank D. Lucas and USDA NRCS Chief Terry Cosby..Rehab and a rededication at Sgt Major Site 2 were the morning’s activities. NWC Chair Lisa Knauf Owen and members Tammy Sawatzky and Trey Lam did double duty for the NWC and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission..a seamless event on an unusually cool August morning. Great job by the Oklahoma Watershed Partnership. Thanks for a great morning! Fantastic lunch at the First United Methodist Church, Cheyenne, OK!
How about those Texans?!! Congrats to the State Board and Staff and the many, many Watershed Project Sponsors all across the Lone Star State!![]()
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Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board Receives ASDSO Award of Merit![]()
TEMPLE—The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) has been selected to receive the 2022 Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) West Regional Award of Merit. One Regional Award of Merit is presented in each ASDSO region annually to an individual, company, organization, municipality, or other entity that has made outstanding contributions to dam safety on the local, county, state, or regional level. This nomination for the TSSWCB was selected with the concurrence of the ASDSO West Regional Representatives.![]()
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“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts in the operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair of Texas’ flood control structures to protect lives, property, and public infrastructure,” said Steve Bednarz, Flood Control Program Administrator and Lead Engineer.![]()
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The mission of the ASDSO is to improve the condition and safety of dams through education, support for state dam safety programs, and fostering a unified dam safety community. ASDSO consists of four regions, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and West.![]()
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TSSWCB works to ensure that the State’s network of over 2,000 flood control structures is protecting lives and property by providing grants to local dam sponsors for operation, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation. These dams were planned, designed, and constructed by the United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service Watershed and Flood Prevention Program. After construction was completed, local sponsors (units of government) became responsible for proper care of the dams to ensure they continue to provide flood control benefits.![]()
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“Our staff, with the help of the Texas Legislature, has worked tirelessly to support flood control efforts across the state in order to protect the citizens of Texas,” said Rex Isom, TSSWCB Executive Director.![]()
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TSSWCB works in conjunction with the state’s 216 Soil and Water Conservation Districts to administer soil and water conservation law and encourage the wise and productive use of natural resources. TSSWCB’s goal is to ensure the availability of those resources for future generations, so that all Texans’ present and future needs can be met in a manner that promotes a clean, healthy environment and strong economic growth.![]()
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You can find the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board at www.tsswcb.texas.gov, on Facebook, and on Twitter @TSSWCB. The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, established in 1939, administers Texas’ soil and water conservation law and delivers coordinated natural resource conservation programs to agricultural producers through the State’s 216 Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board is the lead agency for planning, implementing, and managing programs for preventing and abating agricultural and silvicultural nonpoint sources of water pollution.![]()
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TSSWCB Home Page | Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
www.tsswcb.texas.gov
Texas has over 200 SWCDs managing a variety of local conservation activities across the state. As independent political bodies, SWCDs communicate with state and federal agencies through the TSSWCB.
Nice article from our Oklahoma friends:![]()
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okfronline.com/2021/11/adding-years-to-the-significantly-important-lives-of-oklahomas-flood-contr...
okfronline.com
Adding years to the significantly important lives of Oklahoma’s Flood Control Dams By Bryan Painter November 26, 2021 bowienews Outdoors 0 Recently, local, state, and federal officials toured the Up...
There they are! Kentucky’s Finest! An honor to meet and visit with these KY conservationists and their NRCS partners. Also enjoyed hearing about all the great things happening in Kentucky from Cabinet Secretary Goodman!
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