Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts
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We're Working for Texas Conservation on State and National Levels
The last few weeks have been very busy for the Association.
ATSWCD President Kent Batman, Vice President Leroy Wolff and Board Member Ward Whitworth all traveled to Salt Lake City to attend the NACD Annual Meeting. Congratulations to Brandon Bing, with NRCS on being named the National Conservation Planner of the Year.
Last week we had the opportunity to meet with Secretary Rollins in Austin at the Texas Ag Council meeting. We look forward to working with her in support of NRCS and our local field offices. We plan to participate in the NACD Legislative Fly In March 26th.
On Thursday, Tamara Daniel participated in the FFA Day at the Capitol. She served on the Horizons Panel, taking questions from FFA members throughout the day.
Don’t forget to make plans to attend the Director and Employee workshop April 8-9 in Temple.
. . . Tamara Daniel,
ATSWCD Executive Director
Monday Minutes, 2/24/25
LEGISLATIVE DAY
AT THE TEXAS CAPITOL
March 4-5, 2025
Thank you to everyone who attended the ATSWCD Legislative Day.
Directors from all across Texas met with members and staff to discuss the importance of conservation districts and support funding for the Watershed Program. We understand that everyone is busy and greatly appreciate your time and efforts. Be sure to also keep an eye on our Facebook page and Instagram pages as we post video and pictures from the day.
. . . Tamara Daniel,
ATSWCD Executive Director
Monday Minutes, 3/10/25
SWCD Director and Employee Workshop
April 8-9, 2025
Frank W Mayborn Civic and Convention Center
3303 North 3rd St, Temple, TX 76501
The Daily Schedule Will Be Posted When Available
Registration Form
Registration opens January 3, 2025
Registration Deadline
March 14, 2025
Register Soon to Secure Your Place!
The Director and Officer Workshop qualifies for the Conservation Activities Program (CAP) reimbursement.
April 8-9, 2025
Mayborn Convention Center
Temple, TX
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL TO FUND REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF
FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES ACROSS TEXAS
TEMPLE – Projects to repair and rehabilitate flood control structures across Texas will now be funded thanks to a $150 million appropriations bill legislators passed this session. The Governor signed the bill into law on June 6, 2019. These structures serve as a critical protection for our state’s infrastructure, private property, and lives. The State appropriated the funds to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) to administer through grants to the local sponsors of Flood Control Dams, including Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). “The primary purpose of these Flood Control Dams is to protect lives and property by reducing the velocity of floodwaters, thereby reducing flows to a safer rate,” said Barry Mahler, TSSWCB Chairman. The Texas Legislature also addressed statewide flooding issues with the passage of Senate Bill 8, authored by Senator Charles Perry, which creates the first State Flood Plan for Texas. Partnering with the Texas Water Development Board, TSSWCB will incorporate earthen dams as part of the bigger picture for flood mitigation strategies, establishing a ten-year plan to have all high-hazard dams meeting high-hazard safety standards.
. . . Tamara Daniel, ATSWCD Executive Director
Monday Minutes, 6/17/2019
TSSRM Youth Range Workshop
June 8 - 13, 2025
TTU Center at Junction, TX
For more information about the annual TSSRM Youth Range Workshop,
eligibility requirements and application:
Email: tssrmyrw@gmail.com
Or contact Jenny Pluhar at 806-679-8729
Scholarships may be available through your local SWCD
Land Stewardship and Outdoor Education Workshop
Watch for 2025 Info
TTU Center at Junction, TX
Scholarships may be available through your local SWCD
