Carson Manning Tests Water Quality at Area Lakes

Carson Manning (Guadalupe Co.) recently tested water quality at South Side Lions, Calaveras and Brauning Lakes. Carson noted high pH levels near 9 at Calaveras and Brauning while Lions Lake had a pH of 8. Carson believes the runoff from recent heavy rains may have contributed to the high pH levels.

Natalie Anderson Speaks to Parents about Water Conservation

Natalie Anderson (Starr Co.) recently spoke to a group of parents and kids about the importance of water conservation, and the mission of the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program. She discussed the  program and encouraged students to join. Natalie used brochures from Take Care of Texas as well as placed stickers in the bathrooms that let people know to turn of the faucet when you’re not using it.

Joshua Jones Completes Texas Watershed Steward Program

Joshua Jones (Smith Co.) completed the Texas Watershed Stewards Program in Tyler. The workshop was hosted by the Texas Water Resources Institute. Great continuing education opportunity!

Joshua Jones Presents to Arp Future Leaders 4-H Club

Joshua Jones (Smith Co.) presented to Arp Future Leaders 4-H Club about the 4-H2O Leadership Academy experience and demonstrated his hydroelectric dam model that he built.

Vie Vie Blanchard Talks Stream Protection at Celina High School

Vie Vie Blanchard (Collin Co.) recently presented to Celina High School students about streams and how our daily activities affect stream quality. She also talked about the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program and what students could personally do to protect streams. Way to go Vie Vie and great poster!

Bell County Water Ambassadors Serve at Saegert Elementary SMART Kids Day

Bell County Water Ambassadors Sarah Wood, Luke Read and Jahongir Karim taught 3rd and 5th grade students about the water cycle, played water bingo/trivia, and assisted sponsor Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District with their aquifer trailer at Saegert Elementary SMART Kids Day in Killeen. This was great fun!

Bailey Halbert Volunteers at Brazos Valley Home & Garden Show

This past weekend, Bailey Halbert (Brazos Co.) assisted sponsor Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District with their education booth at the Brazos Valley Home & Garden Show in Bryan. They informed patrons about the District and promoted a water conservation program Brazos County residents which makes recommendations on outdoor watering using 18 weather stations located throughout the area.

Brentton Jenkins Presents Stream Trailer at Local Elementary School

Brentton Jenkins (Harrison Co.) taught approximately 200 children in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades at Travis Elementary School about erosion and deposition using the Texas A&M AgriLife Stream Trailer. Brentton noted "The Stream trailer is an excellent tool since it not only provides great visuals to help kids learn concepts, but also keeps their attention very well. My extension agent also has the trailer for a few more weeks and I may go to other local schools in the near future." 

Gianna Aldrett Leads Edible Aquifer Activity in Fort Bend County

Gianna Aldrett (Fort Bend Co.) did an educational presentation on her role as 4-H Water Ambassador, why it is important to conserve water, and the value of aquifers for our communities. She also led an activity to teach 4-H club members how to build an edible aquifer. Nice going Gianna!

Logan West Promotes Water Conservation at San Antonio Livestock Show

Logan West (Wilson Co.) recently talked to children and their families about water conservation at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. He handed out coloring books on Texas water and also talked about the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program!

Logan West Attends Septic System Workshop

Logan West (Wilson Co.) recently attended the "Introduction to Septic Systems" course in Guadalupe County. the course covers operation and maintenance of conventional septic systems, including treatment processes and health and safety considerations. This is one of several great water-related courses offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Texas Water Resources Institute!

Shelby Sprinkle Makes Edible Aquifers with Local 4-H Club

Shelby Sprinkle (Grayson Co) presented to the Hoppers and Friends 4-H Club. She discussed Texas aquifers, groundwater conservation and aquatic species. Participants also made edible aquifers with vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, crushed Oreos, gummy bears and ginger-ale. Excellent idea Shelby!

Vie Vie Blanchard Prepares for Water Education Activities

Vie Vie Blanchard (Collin Co.) has been busy being creative and industrious as she prepares for upcoming water education activities. Vie Vie recently build a stream table with recirculating water pump to simulate a river system. She also created a unique poster board to showcase the importance of streams. Great job Vie Vie!