Advancement of Senate Bill 503 - Coastal SWCD

Summary

The primary task is the development and implementation of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs) within the boundary of Jefferson County within the Taylor Bayou, Above Tidal, Alligator Bayou and Hillebrandt Bayou subwatersheds. This provided agriculture producers who seek assistance the opportunity to comply with state water quality laws through a voluntary, incentive-based approach.   Technical and financial assistance enabled producers to implement various best management practices that address erosion, sediment control, nutrient management and irrigation water management.  Best management practices include irrigation land leveling, nutrient management, pasture planting, brush management, prescribed grazing systems, wetland creation and wetland wildlife habitat management. 

Basics

Jefferson
N/A
Coastal Soil & Water Conservation District
$74,184

Classification

  • Other
Water Quality Improvement

Timeline

Contacts

General Land Office
Coastal Resources 800.998.4456 512.475.0773
Coastal Soil & Water Conservation District
Mr. Ken McCain 8330 College St., Ste. B Beaumont, Texas 77707-2952 409.860.5081 409.866.3623 Email