Cypress Creek watershed residents interested in improving the community’s water quality can hear from key stakeholders Feb. 13.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is holding a workshop from 1-5 p.m. at the George H.W. Bush Community Center, 6827 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, according to a Jan. 16 news release. Officials from the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board as well as the Houston-Galveston Area Council will also be in attendance.

Why it matters

Talking points planned for the workshop include:
  • Watershed systems
  • Types and sources of water pollution
  • Community-driven watershed protection and management
  • Water quality as it relates to watershed management at the local level
“This workshop is designed to help watershed residents learn about their water resources and how they may become involved in local watershed protection and management activities,” Michael Kuitu, AgriLife Extension program specialist and coordinator for the Texas Watershed Steward program, said in the release.

Get involved


Workshop participants will receive a copy of the Texas Watershed Steward Handbook.

Attendees must register in advance at https://tws.tamu.edu/workshops/registration or by calling 979-321-5935. Light refreshments will be provided.