Related Links
Whom Do I Ask? USDA- Farm Services Agency
College Station TX P: (979) 680-5150
Administers cost-share, commodity, conservation reserve and farm loan programs. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Temple TX P: (254) 742-9800
Technical assistance and consultation for soil, water, and other natural resource conservation and management efforts Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service
College Station TX: (979) 845-7800
Educational
programs, publications, and assistance related to agriculture and
natural resources such as rangelands and wildlife management. Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Temple TX P: (254) 773-2250
Coordinates
programs of the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Water
quality, management, and conservation systems planning. Texas Forest Service
College Station TX P: (979) 458-6606
Provides
leadership and technical assistance for forests, trees, and related
resources such as prescribed burning, wildfires, pest management, tree
improvement, etc. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Austin TX P: (512) 239-1000
Environmental
regulatory agency. Implements federal and state laws, permits, and
assessments relating to air quality, water resources and waste
management. Texas Water Development Board
Austin TX P: (512) 463-7847
Statewide
water planning and administration of water supply, wastewater
treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects. Texas Parks and Wildlife
Austin TX P: (512) 389-4800
Administers
state fish and wildlife laws. Provides fisheries and wildlife
management technical support. Staffs law enforcement, state parks, and
wildlife management areas. Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service
San Antonio TX P: (210) 472-5451
Protecting the resources, property and well-being of Texans from damages related to wildlife. Texas Department of Agriculture
Austin TX P: (512) 463-7476
Provides
agribusiness marketing assistance. Regulates sale, use, and disposal of
pesticides. Regulates weighing and measuring devices for agribusiness
commercial transactions. Texas General Land Office
Austin TX P: (512) 463-5001
Administers
archives and records, provides maps and surveys, and issues land
titles. Manages natural resources and oil and gas leases on state lands. Texas Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
College Station TX P: (979) 845-3414
Responsible for information concerning animal diseases. Performs disease surveillance and diagnostic testing services. Texas Natural Resources Information System
Austin TX P: (512) 463-8337
The
state's clearinghouse for maps, aerial photos, and digital natural
resources data. TNRIS also serves as a distribution center for U.S.
Geological Survey maps and has numerous other map collections. Texas AgriLife Experiment Station
College Station TX P: (979) 862-4384
Conducts research, develops new technology, and provides information that supports agriculture and natural resources. Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management
College Station TX P: (979) 862-7580
The
role of the Center is to focus on the critical decision processes that
natural resource managers must face to integrate resources, including
production, economic, social policy and environmental practices into
sustainable grazinglands and ranch management. The Texas Weather Connection
College Station TX P: (979) 845-5069
The
Texas Weather Connection site is a collection of weather products
derived from real-time weather data, which are generated through the
use of remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), global
positioning systems (GPS), and internet mapping server (IMS)
technologies. TEXNAT
College Station TX
Serves
as an information database for those individuals interested in the
natural resource management of Texas rangelands. Includes research and
extension publications, management tips, common range plants, special
educational programs, and symposium proceedings. The Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Fort Worth TX P: (817) 332-4441
The
BRIT is an nationally recognized leader in botanical and environmental
education. It is a global institute for the conservation and
preservation of botanical heritage. BRIT has over 1 million plant
specimens, over 75, 000 publications, and botanical paintings and
illustrations. Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Kingsville TX P: (361) 593-3922
The
CKWRI at Texas A&M-Kingsville is the leading wildlife research
organization in Texas and one of the finest in the nation. Its mission
is to provide science-based information for enhancing the conservation
and management of wildlife in South Texas and related environment. The University of Texas Plant Resource Center
Austin TX
The
Plant Resources Center & Herbarium at the University of Texas at
Austin has grown considerably since the first plant specimens were
collected in the 1890 s. Today, they have one of the largest plant
collections (over 1 million specimens) of the United States. It has the
largest holdings of Texas plants in the world., along with strong
representation of Mexico and northern Central America. University of Texas Lands
Midland TX P: (432) 684-4404
University
Lands, under the direction of the Office of Business Affairs, The
University of Texas System, is responsible for managing the Permanent
University Fund lands and the Trust Minerals. The mission of University
Lands is to maximize the revenue from the Permanent University Fund
(PUF) lands by applying intensive management, accounting, conservation,
and environmental programs which improve and sustain the productivity
of PUF lands, protect the interests of The University of Texas System,
and promote awareness and sensitivity for the environment. The King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management
Kingsville TX P: (361) 593-5401
The
program is designed for a higher level of study, and emphasizes the
recruitment of mature and experienced students who can be trained for
the complexities of managing large ranches today. In the fast paced and
progressive world in which we now live, this program will help to
ensure that ranching remains a vital part of our lives, and that
ranchers will stay on the land. The Urban Rancher
College Station TX
A
website dedicated to providing information to folks desiring a rural,
contemporary lifestyle which allows them to grow, connect and live
richer lives while experiencing the rural lifestyle which relates to
farming & ranching agriculture or people who live in the country. Managing Wholes
OR
Developed
in Oregon & California, this grassroots website is dedicated to
promoting management for simultaneous social, financial, and ecological
benefit. Includes links to information on conflict resolution, low
stress livestock handling, ecosystem function, paradigms &
decision-making to several tutorials and computer simulations. A
non-traditional website, but one worth taking a second look at. Holistic Resource Management of Texas
Wimberley TX P: (512) 847-3822
HRM
of Texas is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to support
and encourage holistic management in Texas. Our membership is open to
those interested in exploring new and better ways to nurture whole
ecosystems, to build better teams, to increase profitability and enjoy
a richer community life. The Society for Range Management
Wheat Ridge CO P: (303) 986-3309
The
parent society of the Texas Section. SRM was organized in 1948 in
response to overgrazing in the Western US, and grown to over 3500
members in 28 countries. The diverse membership includes ranchers,
agency professionals, researchers and academia. Texas Rangelands
HRM
of Texas is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to support
and encourage holistic management in Texas. Our membership is open to
those interested in exploring new and better ways to nurture whole
ecosystems, to build better teams, to increase profitability and enjoy
richer community life. Rangelands West
A
Western Rangelands Partnership is building this website as part of the
Agriculture Network Information Center (AgNIC). It is one of many
belonging to a national effort to bring a broad range of agricultural
information, resources, and tools to the web of 12 Western US States. Behave
Logan UT E: behave@cc.usu.edu
BEHAVE
is a research and outreach program aimed at understanding the
principles that govern diet and habitat selection. We are dedicated to
inspiring and enabling people to understand and use knowledge of
behavior, ours and other creatures, to discover sound ecological,
economic, and social solutions to land management issues, and to work
with others to reconcile differences of opinion about how to manage
landscapes. We are headquartered at Utah State University with
collaborators from across the U.S. and around the world. Edwards Plateau Prescribed Burning Association, Inc. (est 1997)
Sonora TX
Texas Panhandle Prescribed Burning Association, Inc. (2005)
Amarillo TX
North Central Texas Prescribed Burning Association, Inc. (2004)
Hill Country Prescribed Burning Association, Inc. (2005)
Coastal Bend Prescribed Burning Association, Inc. (2006)
To
provide the tools, training, education, and resources to its members to
conduct prescribed burns in a safe and effective manner. This will
enable the members to better manage their rangeland for the betterment
of their wildlife habitat and rangeland through the use of prescribed
fire. Pecos River Watershed Restoration Advisory Committee and the EPA 319(h) watershed protection plan E: pecosbasin@tamu.edu. United States NAWMP Habitat Joint Ventures
Other Professional Societies Soil and Water Conservation Society
Ankeny IA P: (515) 289-2331
The
Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) is a nonprofit scientific
and educational organization that serves as an advocate for
conservation professionals and for science-based conservation practice,
programs, and policy. Our mission is to foster the science and art of
natural resource conservation.Our work targets conservation of soil,
water, and related natural resources on working land the land used to
produce food, fiber, and other services that improve the quality of
life people experience in rural and urban communities. There are 13
Texas SWCS Chapters. The Wildlife Society
Bethesda MD P: (301) 897-9770
The
Wildlife Society (TWS), is an international non-profit scientific and
educational association dedicated to excellence in wildlife stewardship
through science and education. Our mission is to enhance the ability of
wildlife professionals to conserve diversity, sustain productivity, and
ensure responsible use of wildlife resources for the benefit of
society. Society members are dedicated to sustainable management of
wildlife resources and their
habitats.
Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society
The Texas Wildlife Association
San Antonio TX P: (210) 826-2904
The
Texas Wildlife Association (TWA) was formed in 1985 by a group of
ranchers, wildlife managers and hunters dedicated to the conservation,
management, and enhancement of wildlife and wildlife habitat
particularly on private lands. The TWA separates itself from other
conservation and hunting organizations by primarily focusing its
mission on private landowners and their ethical relationship to the
land. TWA is the only organization that concentrates on issues relating
to private property, hunting and hunter rights, and conservation of our
natural resources, primarily to Texas, but also the nation. The Ecological Society of America
Washington DC P: (202) 833-8773
The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of scientists founded in 1915 to:
1. promote ecological science by improving communication among ecologists;
2. raise the public's level of awareness of the importance of ecological science;
3. increase the resources available for the conduct of ecological science; and
4.
ensure the appropriate use of ecological science in environmental
decision making by enhancing communication between the ecological
community and policy-makers.
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